The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A growing chorus of theologians, philosophers and bioethicists from all backgrounds is calling for more thoughtful discourse surrounding cosmetic procedures and treatments. In conservative Utah, cosmetic work is pretty common.

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says a man in California, 32-year-old John Vea Uasike Jr., is in custody on murder charges in connection with a shooting in January that left two people dead in an LDS chapel parking lot.

Recent data shows members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have moved nearly 20 points to the left over the past two decades. Data scientist Alex Bass of Mormon Metrics says this trend lines up with a decline in devout Latter-day Saints.

LDS influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family. Still, they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will sustain Uchtdorf as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the April 2026 general conference over Easter weekend.

The announced change from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is effective immediately. Before this, only men could be Sunday School presidents in local wards.

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle with prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. It's over the definition of gambling and whether states can keep these smartphone apps out.

Brigham Young approved an order to “exterminate” Native Americans in 1850 after Latter-day Saint settlers arrived in Utah Valley. The Nation’s chief executive says her people still live in fear.

Two men have been indicted on federal firearm charges in connection with a deadly shooting in a Latter-day Saint chapel parking lot last month. The shooting left two adults dead and six others injured.

After her Brigham Young University anti-ICE protests post blew up, author Joanna Brooks offered a Swig gift card to any disagreeing Latter-day Saint who would spend an hour with her on Zoom.

Historian Benjamin Park weighs in on President Dalin H. Oaks’ appointment of a man known for his strong conservative stance on the church’s values and education.

Utah has more Google searches for “breast augmentation” and “boob job” than anywhere else in the country. An annual event at Utah Valley University aims to combat societal messages that make women and girls feel bad about their bodies.