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SALT LAKE CITY – Installing three women to high-level leadership councils could have far-reaching consequences in a denomination led exclusively by men. Source: Mormon women salute historic step, envision even greater strides toward equity - Religion News...

After the church posted an essay about the founder’s polygamy last year, Leslie O. Peterson spent three months painting portraits of his 34 wives. Source: Mormon Leader Joseph Smith’s 34 Wives Inspire Utah Artist

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released documents Tuesday that give more information on the origins of the founding of the religion by Joseph Smith in the 19th century.

The Tony Award-winning musical, The Book of Mormon, opened in Salt Lake City last week. The sendup of missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is getting a rousing reception.

The vote by the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on openly gay troop leaders last week was a blow to some religious conservative organizations that have long been connected to scouting, especially the Mormon church, which has deep roots in the Boy...