Mormon Leaders

FILE - M. Russell Ballard, a senior leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and acting president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, speaks during an interview, Nov. 15, 2019, at The Associated Press headquarters in New York. Ballard, one of the highest ranking leaders of the faith, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, surrounded by family at his home, according to a church statement Monday morning, Nov. 13. He was 95.

Obituaries

M. Russell Ballard, longtime apostle of the LDS Church, dies at 95

Sean Higgins

The Utah native and descendant of Hyrum Smith had served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1985.

Race, Religion & Social Justice

The Barriers To A Mormon #MeToo Movement

Lee Hale

Issues of sexual abuse have been bubbling up for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the last few months. And while a Mormon #MeToo…

News

Thomas S. Monson: Mormon Faithful Recall A Great Leader Sharing Humble Stories

Judy Fahys

LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson led a flock of millions but he inspired one by one, with personal stories. On Wednesday, people around Temple Square…

Race, Religion & Social Justice

LDS Faithful say Goodbye to President Boyd K. Packer

Faithful Mormons gathered at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square today to say goodbye to Boyd K. Packer. The President of the Quorum of the Twelve…