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He was expelled from Church over child abuse, was reinstated and then he committed another heinous child sex crime

A former Mormon church leader has pleaded guilty to child sex crimes. Wade S. Christofferson admitted to coercing and enticing minors in federal court. He was previously removed and later reinstated by the church over earlier allegations. The investigation began after a sexually explicit FaceTime call with a child. Christofferson…

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State supreme court vacancy count for June 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from June 1 to July 1, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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Good-faith lawsuit? LDS church in fight with podcaster over Mormon name

Church sues excommunicated member over Mormon Stories podcast but John Dehlin says name free for all to use

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Religion in the Military

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Pete Hegseth’s controversial pastor says Mormons practice ‘non-Christian faith’ after backlash over Pentagon’s recognized religions list

Doug Wilson also calls Latter-day Saints ‘ polytheists’ who worship multiple gods

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A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

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The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

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LDS groups and Utah Republicans rage as military no longer counts church as Christian under Hegseth religion list shake-up

Defense Department cut roughly 180 religion codes from previous list, with mostly Christian denominations remaining

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Here is the full list of faiths being unrecognized by the Pentagon

Soldiers will still be able to list the dropped religions on their dog tags, according to the Pentagon

The Independent UK

For 2 centuries, Latter-day Saints have revered religious freedom – but their definition is evolving

On July 5, 2026, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is encouraging its American members to participate in a special fast: a day to “express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened throughout the world,” in the words of its top three leaders.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Commits $25 Million to the UNICEF-led Child Nutrition Fund

SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today a $25 million commitment to UNICEF for the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) – a contribution that will unlock an additional $25 million through the CNF Match Challenge, announced at the Nutrition for…

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Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles

When a couple marry in a church, synagogue or mosque, the ceremony does more than sanctify a union. Often, it binds two families to an institution.

The Conversation

LDS officials sue popular Mormon podcast for ‘confusing listeners on connection to church’

John Dehlin, the host of the podcast, was excommunicated by the church in 2015

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Suspect arrested for stripping naked in front of thousands at Mormon church’s conference in Utah

The streaker was caught during The Church of Jesus christ of Latter-day Saints’ general conference sessions

The Independent UK

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church

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

The Guardian - US

How Mormon women fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won

A 9,000-member group’s legal win could flip a congressional seat to Democrats in the midterms

The Independent UK

Woman sues LDS church claiming bishop told her not to report years of sexual abuse by high priest

The woman was sexually abused by the high priest in the 1990’s from the age of 10 to 15, according to the lawsuit

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Mormon church accused of negligence after 12-year-old loses foot during official boat trip

The boy’s 14-year-old brother had to paddle him back to shore in an inner tube after the incident

The Independent UK

Next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dies at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland died from complications with kidney disease, according to leadership for what is widely known as Mormon church

The Independent UK

Mormon church makes major change to bring women more in line with men - and to your doorstep

Experts have suggested that the move could keep women in the faith for longer and even counterbalance the effects of declining US birth rates

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Mormon Women Go Crazy Over “More Revealing” Version Of Sacred Underwear, Line Up For Hours Outside Stores

A Mormon woman explained that the undergarments "are about this two-way promise that we make between us and God."

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‘It makes me uncomfortable’: What Mormons really think of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

IN FOCUS: As a third season of the Hulu reality series arrives, Ellie Muir speaks to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about what they make of the show and the way their religion is represented

The Independent UK

FBI confirms shooter in deadly Michigan church attack despised Mormons

The FBI has confirmed that the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze was motivated by “anti religious beliefs” against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

International Business Times UK

Who Is Dallin H. Oaks? Why The Church of Jesus Christ Picked a 93-Year-Old President

Who is Dallin H. Oaks? Discover the 93-year-old former Supreme Court justice now leading 17 million Latter-day Saints as the faith's new prophet and president.

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