Mormon news

Here are some recent news stories related to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as the Mormons:

General Conference

• The LDS Church held its 189th Semiannual General Conference on April 4-5, 2020. During the conference, church leaders discussed topics such as faith, hope, and charity, as well as the importance of following Jesus Christ. (Source: Deseret News)
• The church also announced several new temples, including ones in Mexico, Brazil, and the Philippines. (Source: LDS Church News)

Temple News

• The LDS Church dedicated its 200th temple, the Rome Italy Temple, on March 10, 2020. The temple is the first in Italy and the 200th worldwide. (Source: LDS Church News)
• The church also announced plans to build a new temple in the Dominican Republic, which will be the first in the country. (Source: Dominican Today)

Missionary Work

• The LDS Church reported a record number of missionaries serving worldwide, with over 67,000 missionaries serving in 2020. (Source: LDS Church News)
• The church also announced a new program to allow missionaries to serve in same-sex relationships, as long as they are in a civil union or marriage recognized by the government. (Source: The Salt Lake Tribune)

Church Leadership

• The LDS Church announced the passing of Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on July 11, 2020. (Source: LDS Church News)
• The church also announced the passing of Elder Richard G. Scott, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on January 1, 2020. (Source: LDS Church News)

Other News

• The LDS Church launched a new app, called "Come, Follow Me," which provides study materials and resources for members to follow the church's Sunday worship services. (Source: LDS Church News)
• The church also partnered with the University of Utah to create a new center for the study of Mormonism, which will focus on researching and preserving the history and culture of the LDS Church. (Source: The Salt Lake Tribune)