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- 1Latter-day Saints women reject scandal-hit Arizona Republican candidate▼Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona https://www.npr.org/2026/10/04/nx
NPR reports that women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Arizona are distancing themselves from Mark Lamb, a Republican House candidate dogged by scandal. Mormon women voters, traditionally a reliable Republican bloc, appear to be withholding support in the congressional race, a shift that could matter in a competitive Arizona contest.
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A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan has started rebuilding work after a deadly attack on the meetinghouse. The reconstruction marks a step toward recovery for the local faith community as it mourns those killed in the incident. Details on the scale of the rebuilding and the congregation's plans remain limited in initial reports.
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One year after a deadly attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the congregation has begun rebuilding the damaged building. The milestone marks a step toward recovery for members of the local church community, who continue to mark the anniversary of the violence that struck their place of worship.
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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's long-running broadcast, Music & the Spoken Word, has released a new episode titled 'Spiritual Solutions'. The program combines choral music with a short spoken message, and this installment focuses on finding spiritual answers to life's challenges. Church News highlighted the release, drawing attention from the faith's worldwide audience.
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A new Atlantic article asks whether Mormons are losing the cultural and religious distinctiveness that has long set them apart, examining how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members are blending into broader American life. The piece has prompted discussion about assimilation, identity and the faith's future.
- 6Mormon leader condemns surge in sports betting and prediction markets●Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets
A senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has publicly condemned the rapid spread of sports betting and prediction markets, criticizing the explosion of gambling in American life. The remarks were carried by multiple major US outlets, including ABC News, U.S. News & World Report and WBAL-TV, drawing broad attention to the church's stance on gambling.
- 7Mormon leader condemns surge in sports gambling●Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets
A senior leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spoken out against what he called an explosion in sports gambling and prediction markets. The remarks, widely carried by US news outlets, criticize the rapid spread of betting on athletics, an activity the faith-long opposed to gambling-sees as morally harmful.
- 8Grand Blanc breaks ground on new Latter-day Saints church after deadly attack●Groundbreaking held for new Latter-day Saints church in Grand Blanc after deadly attack
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan, following a deadly attack on its congregation there. The rebuilding effort is being read as a signal of resilience by the local Mormon community as it recovers from the tragedy.
- 9Elder David A. Bednar speaks on being sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise●Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise’
Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a message titled 'Sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise'. The address, carried by Church News, explores the Mormon doctrine of having one's covenants and ordinances ratified by the Holy Spirit. It is being read by members of the faith following its publication.
- 10Former prime minister leaves Mormon faith as church buys luxury apartments▼Latest from Mormon Land: Why a former prime minister left the LDS faith; church buys luxury apartments
A former prime minister has left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to Salt Lake Tribune coverage, while the Utah-based church has purchased luxury apartment properties. The report pairs the prominent political figure's departure from the faith with news of the church's continued real estate expansion, two developments drawing attention among members and observers of Mormon affairs.
- 11Pro-LDS podcast may complicate church case against Mormon Stories▼How a pro-LDS Church podcast might have just complicated the faith’s case against ‘Mormon Stories’
A podcast favorable to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has, according to The Salt Lake Tribune, possibly undercut the church's position in its dispute with 'Mormon Stories', a podcast critical of the faith. The report suggests the pro-church show's content may have complicated the legal or public-relations case against the ex-Mormon platform. Details of what was said and how it affects the dispute remain limited to the Tribune's report.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the site for its planned temple in Otavalo, Ecuador. The announcement, carried by the Church News, marks a step forward for the project, which will serve members in northern Ecuador. Details such as groundbreaking or completion dates were not included in the initial release.
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A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse being built in Santaquin, Utah has been vandalized, according to local reporting. Damage was discovered at the construction site, though details on the extent of the destruction or any suspects have not been released. Residents in the largely Mormon community are reacting to the incident, and police are expected to investigate.
- 14Gordon Monson lists nine things LDS leaders likely won't say at conference▼Gordon Monson: Nine things that should be said at LDS General Conference — but likely won’t be
Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson has published a list of nine statements he believes should be voiced at the LDS General Conference but almost certainly will not be. The piece reflects his long-running critique of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' leadership and its cautious public messaging. Readers of the Tribune are debating whether conference talks address the church's real tensions or avoid them.
- 15Highly educated Mormons attend church weekly at high rates▼86% of Mormons with bachelor’s or higher go to church weekly. That didn't surprise this reporter
A new report finds that 86% of Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hold a bachelor's degree or higher attend church weekly. The figure stands out because highly educated Americans across most religious groups tend to attend religious services less often, making Latter-day Saints a notable exception, and a reporter covering the story said the number did not surprise her.