Louisiana, California police investigate reported hate crimes on Muslim women
Investigators are looking into reports that two Muslim women wearing traditional Islamic headscarves were assaulted and robbed on college campuses in California and Louisiana on Wednesday.
Israel closes its border with Egypt for Passover
Israel closed its border with Egypt on Monday due to reports of planned attacks against Israelis in the Sinai Peninsula, the prime minister's office said.
North Carolina diocese publishes names of credibly accused clergy
A Catholic diocese in North Carolina on Monday published the names of 14 clergy it says have been credibly accused of having sexually abused children during its nearly 50-year history.
Idaho missionary dies from medical condition while serving in New Jersey
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — An Idaho missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died from...
NEW: LDS Church Comments Again On Medical Cannabis Bills
The Utah Legislature has passed one medical marijuana bill, and the LDS Church has released a statement before the second bill is set to hit the Senate floor.
LDS Young Women’s Leader, Child Abuse Prevention Advocates Meet In Salt Lake City
Child abuse should never happen, but if it does, help should be available. So said Bonnie L. Oscarson, general president of the Young Women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New York imam, associate shot dead near mosque
A respected Muslim imam and an associate were killed outside a Queens mosque Saturday by a lone gunman as they walked home from prayers.
Christians are least educated religious group in U.S., report says
Christians are by far the largest religious group in the United States, but a review of data suggests they are the least educated religious group in the country and that there are large gaps in education level between other religious groups.
BYU formally gives honor code amnesty to victims of sexual assault
Brigham Young University has formally adopted an amnesty policy that will allow victims and witnesses of sexual assault to report crimes without facing punishment for sexual misconduct and violating the school's honor code.
LDS Church President: Laws allow guns to ‘people who shouldn’t have them’
A YouTube channel has released a statement made last week by Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Latter-day Saints celebrate groundbreaking for Elko Nevada Temple
ELKO, Nevada, May 8, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered for a groundbreaking...
Organizer: Mass LDS Resignation Takes Thousands Off Church Records
One month after worldwide media reported on the LDS Church Mass Resignation at a park near the iconic Temple Square, event organizer Elise McNamara is ready to share numbers and reflect on what has been accomplished.
Utah Pride Center Hosts Suicide Survivors’ Group Following LDS Church’s Gay Policy Changes
The Utah Pride Center is initiating a Survivor of Suicide Attempts support group following a reported increase of gay suicides.
Former LDS Missionary Leaves Hospital Nearly 9 Weeks After Belgium Blast
Richard Norby, the last of three Utah LDS missionaries to remain hospitalized for shrapnel and burn injuries after the March 22 terrorist bombing of the Brussels Airport, has been released and is continuing his recovery at his home in Lehi.