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Elder W. Mark Bassett Dies at Age 59
Elder W. Mark Bassett, who was serving as the Executive Director of the Missionary Department, has passed away suddenly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
First Presidency Views Major Progress Inside Salt Lake Temple Restoration
Church leaders toured several completed rooms in the Salt Lake Temple as the historic renovation project enters its final phase ahead of a 2027 public open house.
Hastening Now: A Weekly Church Report
Strengthening faith, dedicating holy places, and serving the world: Catch up on the latest milestones from Salt Lake City to Samoa.
Hastening Now: A Weekly Church Report
Young Women receive new age-designated names, temples rising worldwide and sacred music expanding its reach to bless lives across continents.
Protecting the Symbols of Christ’s Church: How a Trademark Lawsuit Aligns with Prophetic Guidance
It may seem contradictory for the Church to discourage the nickname “Mormon” to refer to the name of the Church while simultaneously defending the word “Mormon” in court. But legally and doctrinally, these two actions serve the same purpose: protecting the identity of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Hastening Now: A Weekly Church Report
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