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Frances B. Monson, wife of Pres. Thomas S. Monson, passes away
MR says: This is heartbreaking. She will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with President Monson and his family as they work through this difficult time. Watch a video tribute to Sister Monson here.
Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right| 15 May 2013
MR says: Three articles the Mormon Newsroom has identified as speaking accurately about the Church (two of which we have run this week: here and here).
Mormon delegation encourages religious dialogue at UNESCO international conference
MR says: It's great to see Mormons included in these worldwide conferences. Four delegates of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in a worldwide conference on religious and cultural dialogue held 10-12 May 2013 in Skopje, Macedonia. The gathering among government officials, religious...
New 2nd counselor called in Young Men General Presidency
MR says: Excited to hear more from him! Randall L. Ridd has been called to serve as second counselor in the Young Men general presidency. Brother Ridd’s call fills the vacancy in the presidency that was left after Brother Adrián Ochoa was called to the Second Quorum of the Seventy in April....
Mormons Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites | May 9
MR says: Read what Saints in Swaziland, Vanatu, and Canada are doing to help their communities. Mormonnewsroom.org pulls stories from the international Newsroom websites to show what leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world are doing to better the communities in...
First Presidency Message: Faith in the Power of the Priesthood
MR says: Great message on blessings of priesthood power.
Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right | 8 May 2013
MR says: Three articles in the news this week that got things right. Intermountain Catholic: Mormons Honor Benedictine Sisters' Legacy Reaching out to those of other faiths and recognizing their important contributions to society is an important part of Mormonism. This happened in late April when, as...
Homage to the Home: Why Society Needs Strong Families
MR says: A commentary by the Church on the importance of family. The Church periodically publishes commentaries on important topic issues, as guided by input from writers, researchers, and general authorities. We hear it all the time: “The family is the basic unity of society.” But do we, as a society,...
Mormons Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites | May 2
MR says: View the full article for highlights of how members in Italy, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Ukraine, and Canada are making a difference in their communities. Italy: Mayor of Rome Visits Temple Construction Site Rome’s mayor, Gianni Alemanno, and Cristiano Bonelli, president of the IV...
First Presidency Letter: Testimonies in Fast and Testimony Meeting
MR says: This was dated in February and should have been read in most wards or branches. In case you didn't hear it, it's been reprinted. The following is a message from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The letter—dated February 14, 2013, and signed by the First...
Mormonism in Pictures: Family History
MR says: This week's edition of pictures of LDS beliefs (go to full story for all 14 pictures). It's pretty astounding the magnitude of resources we have (and put into) family history work. Family history is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. People of all faiths and nationalities use records,...
Reactions to the "I'm a Mormon" campaign in UK
MR says: WOW. The sheer volume of this campaign is impressive. Check out at least the first minute to see just how extensive it looks.
Official Church statement on Boy Scout proposal: Church 'satisfied' with plan
MR says: Big news: in a statement released last night, the LDS Church said that it has reviewed the Boy Scout's proposal to begin including gay youth in the program (while still barring openly gay leaders) and plans to continue working with BSA in the future. For 100 years, The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Church helped over 100k worldwide to find jobs in 2012 alone
MR says: Impressive, the work they've done. As one of their ads says, "Connecting jobs with those who need them." In 2010, Robert Muir was the chief financial officer for a Salt Lake City data processing company. He enjoyed his work and performed well, often putting in long hours to ensure critical...
Event Marks 183rd Anniversary of Book of Mormon Printing
Missionaries from the New York Rochester Mission celebrated the coming forth of the Book of Mormon at the Grandin Building in Palmyra, New York, on March 26. The event marked the 183rd anniversary of the date in 1830 when the Book of Mormon first became available for purchase in the store owned and...
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