Mormon church news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormon Church:

General Conference

• The church's bi-annual General Conference was held on April 4-5, 2020. During the conference, church leaders discussed topics such as faith, family, and service. You can watch the conference sessions and read the talks on the church's website.
• The next General Conference is scheduled for April 3-4, 2021.

New Temple Announcements

• In October 2020, the church announced plans to build a new temple in the city of Meridian, Idaho, USA.
• In November 2020, the church announced plans to build a new temple in the city of Lima, Peru.

Missionary Work

• In October 2020, the church announced that it would be increasing the number of missionaries serving in the field. The church now has over 67,000 missionaries serving worldwide.
• The church has also introduced a new online missionary training program to help prepare missionaries for their service.

Church Policies

• In August 2020, the church announced changes to its policy on baptisms for children of same-sex couples. The new policy allows children of same-sex couples to be baptized if they are raised in a household where the parents are living together in a same-gender relationship.
• In October 2020, the church announced changes to its policy on temple recommends. The new policy allows members to receive a temple recommend if they are living in a same-gender relationship, but not if they are actively engaged in same-gender sexual activity.

Other News

• In October 2020, the church launched a new app called "Come, Follow Me" which provides a digital version of the church's Sunday School curriculum.
• In November 2020, the church announced plans to build a new museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, which will showcase the church's history and artifacts.

Recent Church Leaders

• In October 2020, the church announced the passing of Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
• In November 2020, the church announced the passing of Elder L. Tom Perry, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

These are just a few of the recent news stories and updates from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and information on the church's website.