Religion News Service – Jana Riess- I’m cautiously optimistic about the new LDS apostle November 7, 2025(RNS) — Elder Gérald Caussé may be a predictable choice in terms of his age and LDS church experience, but he's a good one. The post I’m cautiously optimistic about the new LDS apostle appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- I am proud of my Mormon people October 4, 2025(RNS) — This is how we conquer the hatred and prejudice of the world: not with an eye for an eye, but with an inundation of love. President Nelson would smile on this response, I think. The post I am proud of my Mormon people appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- Remembering Russell M. Nelson, LDS president who shook up the church September 28, 2025(RNS) — No trailblazer in his more than three decades as an apostle, Nelson, who died Saturday at 101, made many changes. The post Remembering Russell M. Nelson, LDS president who shook up the church appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- LDS author says it’s time for ‘everyday humanitarians’ to step up September 12, 2025(RNS) — Sharon Eubank, director of humanitarian services for the LDS church, says as governments pull back from humanitarian work, individuals can and should step up. The post LDS author says it’s time for ‘everyday humanitarians’ to step up appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- LDS church quietly shifts its message to doubters August 21, 2025(RNS) — Only one person I’ve talked to had actually heard of these essays even though they debuted over a year and a half ago — and they’re quite good! The post LDS church quietly shifts its message to doubters appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- A few words on becoming voiceless July 31, 2025(RNS) — I won’t be able to talk, but spasmodic dysphonia will not rob me of my voice. The post A few words on becoming voiceless appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- Mormon women are finally allowed to wear sleeveless tops. Here’s why some are grieving. June 27, 2025(RNS) — The church taught these women they were making a holy sacrifice by covering their shoulders. Now they are confused because showing shoulders is suddenly fine. The post Mormon women are finally allowed to wear sleeveless tops. Here’s why some are grieving. appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation June 16, 2025(RNS) — After denying that the 1886 pro-polygamy 'Taylor revelation' existed, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly published it on Saturday. The post The LDS historical department just published an 1886 polygamy revelation appeared first on RNS.Benjamin Park
- When your loved ones leave the LDS church June 4, 2025(RNS) — It was challenging for composer-screenwriter Cinco Paul when his adult children all left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here's what he learned. The post When your loved ones leave the LDS church appeared first on RNS.Cinco Paul
- Yes, Joseph Smith practiced polygamy May 28, 2025(RNS) — ‘I think the evidence for Joseph’s polygamous sealings is pretty overwhelming,’ says historian John Turner, who has penned a new biography of Joseph Smith. The post Yes, Joseph Smith practiced polygamy appeared first on RNS.Jana Riess
- I’m cautiously optimistic about the new LDS apostle November 7, 2025
