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Latter-day Saint Youth Given New Tools - News Release

Teenage members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have some helpful new resources available to them as they strive to live the standards of their faith. The Church has created youth.lds.org, a new Web site that uses multimedia and social networking to provide young Latter-day Saints with answers to their questions about faith and morality in today’s world. Full Story

President Monson Announces New Temple in Payson, Utah - News Release

A new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to be built in Payson, Utah, it was announced today by Church President Thomas S. Monson.

The new temple will help meet the needs of a growing Church membership in the area and will ease the heavy use of the Provo temple, which is one of the busiest in the Church. The Payson temple will bring to 15 the number of operating and announced temples in Utah.

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First Presidency Appeals to Church Members to Help People in Haiti - News Release

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints appealed today to the worldwide membership of the Church to help relieve the suffering in Haiti. Full Story

Despite Challenges, Church Aid Reaching Needy; More Is on the Way - News Release

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has shattered millions of lives, but the relief efforts and outpouring of support by organizations and individuals worldwide offer hope. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been working diligently since the disaster to provide aid to the people of Haiti through its humanitarian aid program. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of relief supplies have arrived already, and more are being shipped. Full Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partners With Islamic Relief USA to Send Food and Medical Supplies to Haiti - News Release

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Islamic Relief USA have partnered to send urgently needed food and medical supplies to aid those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. The first of two shipments is scheduled to depart Miami today. Full Story

Church Aid Continues to Arrive in Haiti - News Release

Shipments of relief aid from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Haiti over the weekend, including a large shipment of 85,000 pounds of supplies from Miami. That shipment included emergency resources such as food, blankets, tents and tarps. Latter-day Saint missionaries assisted in unloading the supplies.   Full Story

Church Sending Team of Doctors
to Assist in Haiti - News Release

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sending a team of doctors and medical supplies to Haiti immediately to help care for those injured by the devastating earthquake. The doctors will set up a temporary medical center in a Church meetinghouse in Port-au-Prince. The meetinghouse is largely undamaged by the quake.  Full Story

Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims - News Release

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is mobilizing resources to address the most pressing needs of the people in the Caribbean nation. Images of collapsed buildings and devastated families tell the story of the widespread destruction. Full Story

Church Response to Haiti Earthquake - News Release

The Church released the following statement this morning regarding the earthquake in Haiti:

We express our sympathy and prayers on behalf of the citizens of Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is immediately shipping humanitarian relief, including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns. Efforts are underway to determine further humanitarian response in coordination with government and disaster relief organizations. Donations for relief efforts can be made at http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse.

All missionaries serving in the country are safe, and we continue efforts to account for Church members in the area.  

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Apostle Says Persistence Brings Success in Life’s Journey - News Release

Obstacles, delays and mistakes will challenge you through life’s journey, explained Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Full Story

2009 Brought New Temples, Church Progress - News Release

Two temple dedications are among the many highlights for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 2009. In March, President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of the 13.5 million-member church, dedicated the Draper Utah Temple. In August he dedicated the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple, the 130th temple of the Church and the 13th temple in Utah. Prior to the dedications, nearly 1.3 million people toured the temples during eight weeks of open houses. Full Story

Dedication and Open House Dates Announced for the Cebu City Philippines Temple - News Release

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a public open house prior to the dedication of the Cebu City Philippines Temple. The public will be invited to visit the temple beginning on Thursday, 21 May 2010, and continuing through Saturday, 5 June 2010, excluding Sundays. Full Story

Perpetual Education Fund
Achieves Milestone - News Release

As of this month, the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has helped over 40,000 men and women throughout the world receive education, training and employment opportunities to better their lives and the lives of their families Full Story

Video: Church Grows in the Dominican Republic - News Release

In November, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles visited the Dominican Republic, a country that he had visited 30 years earlier when there were just a handful of handful of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints there. Today more than 110,000 Mormons live in the island nation and the Church continues to grow rapidly there as in many other parts of the world. A video posted on Newsroom today highlights Elder Ballard’s visit. Full Story

Dates Set for Dedication and Open House of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple - News Release

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a public open house prior to the dedication of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple.The public will be invited to visit the temple beginning on Friday, 23 April 2010, and continuing through Saturday, 15 May 2010, excluding Sundays. Full Story

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Journalistic Integrity and the Compartmentalization of Ethics


An informed citizenry, it is often said, is the bulwark of democracy. The basic principles of journalistic integrity – objectivity in reporting, detachment from personal bias, and disinterested duty to the truth – are essential in facilitating public trust and civil discourse. All individuals and institutions, including churches, share an interest in contributing to these worthy goals. Full Story

The Mormon Ethic of Civility


The political world is astir. Economies are faltering. Public trust is waning. Individuals feel vulnerable. And social cohesion wears thin. Meanwhile, stories of rage and agitation fill our airwaves, streets and town halls. Where are the voices of balance and moderation in these extreme times? Full Story

Who Are the Mormons?


Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as Mormons) can be found at every level of society — in business and agriculture, education and the sciences, political parties and government, the entertainment industry and news media. Full Story

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You can now receive breaking news text alerts on your mobile phone from Newsroom.lds.org. To sign up, text the word ldsnews to 29222 (United States and Puerto Rico). If you’re outside the United States, text the word ldsnews to 447624805710. Full Story

Widgets Now Available on Newsroom.lds.org

Three new widgets added to the Newsroom include an RSS feed of the latest stories posted on the site. You can embed them in your blog or Web site. Full Story

Q&A With Times and Seasons

Newsroom.lds.org recently answered 12 questions asked by timesandseasons.org. All 12 questions and answers have been posted. Full Story