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Romney to Suspend his Campaign
"I must now stand aside, for our party and our country." WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. "I must now stand aside, for our party and our country," Romney told...
Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President
Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January. The new world leader of the Church has called to...
President Hinckley's Passing Prompts Global Media Coverage
Media organizations from China to Britain and Australia to Turkey have covered the news of the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The following are excerpts from some of the media reports that have been published or broadcast this week,...
Funeral Services for President Hinckley Announced
Funeral services for President Gordon B. Hinckley, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who died Sunday evening, will be held this Saturday, February 2, in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The proceedings will be broadcast via satellite in 69 languages to over 6,000...
President Gordon B. Hinckley has passed away
He has exhibited vitality and energy as he has traveled about the world meeting and speaking to members of the Church. Officials with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this evening that Church President Gordon B. Hinckley has passed away. He passed away at his home about 7...
Testimony of Pres. Hinckley
27 January 2008 "I hope that all of you will remember that on this Sabbath day you heard me bear my witness that this is God's holy work. The vision given the Prophet Joseph in the grove of Palmyra was not an imaginary thing. It was real. It occurred in the broad light of day. Both the Father and...
Biography of President Hinckley
President Gordon B. Hinckley, world leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was ordained and set apart as the 15th President of the Church on Sunday, March 12, 1995. He had earlier served 14 years as a counselor in the First Presidency, the top governing body of the Church,...
President Hinckley Passes Away at 97
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Gordon B. Hinckley, the longest-serving president of the Mormon church who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history, died Sunday, a church spokesman said. He was 97. Hinckley, the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
President Hinckley Dies at 97
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Gordon B. Hinckley, the longest-serving president of the Mormon church who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history, died Sunday, a church spokesman said. He was 97. Hinckley, the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
President Hinckley Passes Away at 97
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Gordon B. Hinckley, the longest-serving president of the Mormon church who presided over one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history, died Sunday, a church spokesman said. He was 97. Hinckley, the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
BYU Diving Coach to be Olympic Judge
As the 2008 Summer Olympics draw nigh, athletes and judges alike enter the last leg of preparation before the games. Keith Russell, a diving coach at BYU, now finds himself among that number as the only person from the United States who will serve as a diving judge at the Beijing games. But that...
Romney, Covey, Wozniak Conference Keynote Speakers
Mitt Romney and Stephen R. Covey are joining Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as keynote speakers for the Convenience Retailing Conference in early February. Convenience Store/Petroleum News announced Romney as an exciting addition to the conference's schedule. "We're thrilled to have Mitt...
Running on Faith
From his chiseled good looks and astonishing success in the business world to his traditional family values, Mitt immediately stands out in any crowd--and the pool of presidential candidates is no exception. Despite these qualities, however, the one thing that distinguishes Mitt the most in the political arena appears to be his LDS faith. Some have pressured him to abandon or distance himself from the very religion that helped mold his character, believing he would more easily win the Republican presidential nomination if he did. But despite the opposition, Mitt stands firm in his faith. Here's a closer look at how the gospel, his family, and his desire to serve have defined his life and his presidential candidacy.
Circle of Love
"Santa's coming! Santa's coming!" The good news quickly spreads from one eager young child to another at the Shungopavi Community Center in northern Arizona. The children know that Santa has something special for each of them and that the afternoon will be filled with singing, games, Christmas treats, and a chance to talk to Santa himself.
Mitt Romney's Take on Faith
Text of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's speech on faith Thursday at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas. Thank you, Mr. President for your kind introduction. It is an honor to be here today. This is an inspiring place because of you and the...
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