Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries declare Sunday start of Eid al-Fitr
Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Saturday declared Eid al-Fitr, the holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, would begin Sunday.
LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson introduces new proclamation
President Russell M. Nelson presented a proclamation in honor of the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith’s First Vision during the Sunday morning session of the 190th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church leaders announce new voice for ‘Music & the Spoken Word’
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 22, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Derrick Porter is the new executive producer, principal writer and presenter of The Church...
North Korea Sentences Canadian Pastor To Life Imprisonment
North Korea sentenced a detained Canadian pastor to life imprisonment with hard labor 10 months after taking him into custody.
4 LDS Missionaries, 3 From Utah, Injured In Belgium Terrorist Attack
The three LDS missionaries from Utah have been hospitalized after being injured in the terrorist explosions Tuesday in Belgium.
Elizabeth Smart Joins ‘Crime Watch Daily,’ Shines Spotlight On Rape At BYU
Elizabeth Smart has signed on with syndicated series "Crime Watch Daily" as a special correspondent. And she made her debut with a story about the current "Honor Code versus rape victim" controversy at her alma mater, Brigham Young University.
Georgian Orthodox Church leaders snub Pope Francis visit
Leaders from the Georgian Orthodox Church did not attend Pope Francis' mass at a stadium in Tbilisi on Saturday and ordered its followers not to take part.
Leah Remini’s Scientology series renewed for Season 2
Leah Remini's controversial Scientology series was renewed Wednesday for a second season.
Evangelist Billy Graham’s body taken to his hometown in 130-mile procession
Thousands of mourners and well-wishers lined the streets in North Carolina on Saturday to see a 10-car motorcade with a hearse carrying the body of the Rev. Billy Graham, one of the world's most famous Christian evangelists.
LDS Church president returns to valley his family helped settle to celebrate planned Ephraim...
EPHRAIM, Utah, Aug. 27, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson returned to the Sanpete Valley his ancestors helped settle for...
Saudi Starbucks Refuses Service To Women
A Starbucks in Saudi Arabia's capital is refusing to serve women after its "gender wall" collapsed.
Tennessee Governor Vetoes Bill That Seeks To Make Bible State’s Official Book
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam on Thursday vetoed a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make the Bible the state's official book.
Baghdad Bombing Death Toll Climbs To 292
At least 292 people were killed in Sunday's car bombing in Baghdad, the Iraqi health ministry said Thursday.
Pope Francis confirms 17 new cardinals, cautions against raising walls
Pope Francis on Saturday confirmed 17 new members of the College of Cardinals while pleading with the world to reject the hostilities being directed against immigrants and refugees.