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‘North Star’ will be the first Black play in BYU’s history. Here’s how you can watch for free online

The Brigham Young University Department of Theatre and Arts is putting on a play this March unlike any they've ever done before—and it’s available to view for free.

President Nelson received an honorary doctoral degree from University of Utah. Here’s what he shared with graduates

The University of Utah awarded an honorary doctoral degree to President Russell M. Nelson on Thursday, May 6.

When You Don’t Have Answers: Jared Halverson Shares 3 Suggestions in New Video

By Lindsey Williams

Last week you may have caught the first video of a new video series by Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living. In case you missed it, the series launched with the first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.

How the angel Moroni statue has changed in appearance over the years

By Danielle Christensen

The angel Moroni statue is an easily recognizable feature on top of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A reminder of the Restoration, the statue is a way for Latter-day Saints to celebrate a temple’s completion. But did you know that not all angel Moroni statues have looked the same over the years? Church News recently spoke with Emily Utt, historic sites curator for the Church History Department, to learn about the history of the statue and how it has changed.

'The Family: A Proclamation to the World': 25 years of prophetic implications and worldwide impact

By Valerie Russell

September 23, 1995, was a historic and unforgettable date in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exactly 25 years ago, President Gordon B. Hinckley revealed “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”

Feature Stories

Gold, silver, and bronze—Latter-day Saints have taken home all three so far in Tokyo

By Haley Lundberg

So far in Tokyo, four Latter-day Saints have each won a medal: one gold, one silver, and two bronze. Learn more about them and their stories below.

Child Safety During Disasters

By Emergency Essentials

Whether a disaster occurs in your home (such as a fire or medical emergency) or happens on a larger scale (earthquake, tornado, flood) it is wise to prepare in advance. Children should not only have their physical needs met with an emergency kit, but should also be emotionally and mentally prepared and instructed ahead of time should a disaster happen in your home or area.

Ozzy Osbourne Visits Latter-day Saints' Goat Yoga Studio, Opens Up About His Family Life

By Katie Lambert

It was another typical day for Latter-day Saint and Arizona goat yoga studio co-owner April Gould. Well, as typical as it can get for a former American Ninja Warrior and Amazing Race contestant who broke a Guinness World Record and also owns a goat yoga studio.

From the Church

Church Addresses Book of Mormon Geography in New Topics Article

By LDS Living Staff

Since the translation of the Book of Mormon, members of the Church and critics alike have speculated about the geography of the events detailed within its pages. Where did the Nephites and Lamanites land on the American continents? Where did they live, thrive, and battle in a generations-long war that ended in the genocide of the Nephites? Often these debates lead to more than speculation and can cause contention among members of the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

Daniel Peterson: How Recent Findings on Beekeeping in Ancient America Relate to the Book of Mormon

By Daniel Peterson

The Book of Mormon mentions bees or beekeeping but only twice. The first reference, in 2 Nephi 17:18, occurs in a quotation from the Old World prophet Isaiah. The second, however, concerns the Book of Mormon’s own early Jaredites: "And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees” (Ether 2:3).