(RNS) — Filmmaker and musician Michael McLean denied for years that his son Jeff might be gay. But today, their relationship has not only survived but thrived. A new book shares the ups and downs of their journey.

(RNS) — The church's pointed emphasis on charitable giving feels like the politest and most quintessentially Mormon 'F you' ever.

(RNS) — The most devout Latter-day Saints are the most likely to be wrong about how many people are leaving the church and why, a new study shows.

(RNS) — The story is unglamorous and simple, and somehow the utterly perfect antidote for the cruel zeitgeist of 2026 America.

(RNS) — The church just reported more convert baptisms than any previous year in its history.

(RNS) — Latina/o Mormons 'know their gospel backward and forward,' said researcher Sujey Vega. This means they're all too aware when some of the church's members embrace MAGA stances that are un-Christian.

(RNS) — Two hundred women said they had medical obstacles to wearing LDS temple garments, according to a survey conducted for 'Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret,' released last month.

(RNS) — A history-making expansion of possible responsibilities at church for Latter-day Saint women.

Fife used to get hate mail for saying words like ‘clitoris’ out loud. Now her classes and podcasts are in high demand.

�� His ascent indicates the church may be doubling down on doctrinal conformity, especially around marriage and family.

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