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Where Pope Leo and other religious leaders stand on AI-generated sermons
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (624+ words) Over the past few months, I've heard of compelling stories about the use of AI in settings that involve faith. In under-resourced congregations, some pastors are turning to AI to manage equipment rentals, create schedules, balance budgets and write fundraising…...
This visit was ‘not by chance’: Elder Caussé lands home in his first apostolic visit abroad
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (668+ words) Elder G'rald Causs' of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles landed his first international visit as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his home country of France. "It is not by chance that my…...
Adam Phillips is up against a tough task: Making room for all faiths in America
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1727+ words) When Adam Phillips was an undergraduate at Ohio State University, he found himself in between what felt like two separate worlds. Phillips, who is now the CEO of Interfaith America, was a leader in a conservative campus ministry. At the…...
Church leaders in South America meet with government officials to collaborate, promote religious freedom
3+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) Church leaders in South America meet with government officials to collaborate, promote religious freedom'Deseret News Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and Peru recently met with government officials in their countries to collaborate in…...
UN World Food Programme leader reacts to the Church of Jesus Christ’s humanitarian efforts, facilities
3+ week, 5+ day ago (882+ words) Cindy McCain, the executive director of the United Nations" World Food Programme, and a couple of her colleagues recently got an insider look of the humanitarian efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they visited with…...
How aging Church members can find purpose through service
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) Church members are called to Christlike service, no matter their circumstances or age, says author and professor How aging Church members can find purpose through service Church members are called to Christlike service, no matter their circumstances or age, says…...
Who is Ronald Hicks? Meet the new archbishop of New York
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (518+ words) As the Catholic Church in New York prepares for a major leadership transition, Bishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois has been appointed the next archbishop of New York. He will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is stepping down after more than…...
Update to General Handbook outlines more flexibility in Bible usage at home and church
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (183+ words) Elder Dale G. Renlund, President Camille N. Johnson and others talk about using different Bible translations to "come to understanding" God"s word Update to General Handbook outlines more flexibility in Bible usage at home and church Elder Dale G. Renlund, President Camille…...
Pew report: Why people leave, and stick with, religion
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (964+ words) Why do people stick with the faith of their childhood into adulthood, or switch to another religion? Why do some leave religion entirely? A new report from the Pew Research Center, released Monday, examines what drives these decisions. Most Americans…...
‘God’s hand is in the details’: New Presiding Bishopric shares testimonies, journeys
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) Get to know Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, Bishop L. Todd Budge and Bishop Sean Douglas, the Church's new Presiding Bishopric, and why they know God directs His work. Most callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not expected,…...