In the Times’ obituary of Thomas S. Monson, the recently deceased president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the LDS Church and its members were subtly stigmatized ...

Shipps, a towering religious scholar who specialized in Mormon history, though she wasn't a member of that faith, has died at ...

A look back at the day in 2019 when LDS Church President Russell Nelson met with Pope Francis in a historic audience for both ...

Joseph Fielding Smith’s family tree alone makes him a significant player in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ ... On this week’s show, Bowman, head of Mormon studies at Claremont ...

Joseph F. Smith, nephew of the founding prophet, and his family. Courtesy: Church History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of all the Mormon doctrines, none caused as much ...

the Mormon Church sparked violent opposition from other Americans. This violence claimed many lives, including Mormon prophet Joseph Smith's, and eventually led to the Mormons seeking refuge ...

That year the Mormon Church, based upon the revelations of this book, was established in a farmhouse in Fayette, N. Y., and Joseph Smith became its first Prophet. Soon the golden plates were ...

“We are grateful to the Lord for the acceleration of temple-building in recent years,” said the prophet, who has announced ...

In keeping with original Mormon teachings ... the number of wives of those closest to the prophet can reach into the double digits. A church document called the Bishop's Record, seized during ...

“We are grateful to the Lord for the acceleration of temple-building in recent years,” said the prophet ... according to the LDS church. Here's what to know about the new temples recently ...