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COVID-19 in Latin America: How Saints are sustaining each other amid pain, loss

The pandemic’s march across Latin America is stretching into the homes of legions of Latter-day Saints. Here are some of their stories.
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Watch: ‘Emmeline B. Wells and the Road to Suffrage’ special presentation

Temples

Latest temple updates: With no new reopenings announced, a look at temple statuses worldwide after 12 weeks

History Revisited

What’s inside the Salt Lake Temple time capsule?

Leaders & Ministry

Church updates General Handbook with significant updates to 5 chapters, minor revisions to 10 others

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Tad R. Callister: Principles versus rules
By Tad R. Callister
"Why is it more effective to teach principles than rules? First, rules are often limited to a few specific situations. Second, principles create an environment that maximizes agency," Tad R. Callister wrote.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Renlund explains how to access the power of the temple — whether it’s open or not
By Sydney Walker
Limited access to the temple during COVID-19 “doesn’t change the impact that the temple can have on us in our lives,” Elder Dale G. Renlund said in a recent video.
Living Faith
This week on social: ‘How am I to grow in this unusual time?’
By Eliza Smith-Driggs
On social media this week, Church leaders highlight writing down inspiration, "spiritual thirst," implications of Christ's Resurrection, COVID-19 contemplations and the goodness of God.
Members
3 Latter-day Saint women receive prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship
By Eliza Smith-Driggs
Three Latter-day Saint women were awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. They are among the approximate 25 other American students to receive the award.
Temples
Why do temples have the angel Moroni on top? Here’s look at the history of the iconic statues
By Valerie Walton
Why does the figure of Moroni stand atop temples in the Church and how many different Moroni statues have been designed? Historians answer these questions and more.
Living Faith
Youth Music Festival a spiritual ‘recharge’ for youth worldwide amid COVID-19
By Sydney Walker
Youth artists around the world shared their testimonies through music during the first-ever Youth Music Festival that was streamed live in 11 languages on July 29.
History Revisited
3 lessons President Cordon learned from her relative’s coin in the Salt Lake Temple time capsule
By Sydney Walker
One of the 400 coins excavated from the Salt Lake Temple time capsule is inscribed with the name of Alice Hillam, the first cousin of President Bonnie H. Cordon's grandfather.
Members
Charleston stake helps feed local families by partnering with public agencies
By Karen McDonough
Some 1,000 free food boxes were distributed to needy families and individuals in the cities of Charleston and North Charleston on Saturday, July 11 thanks to a partnership between the Church and local public agencies.
Living Faith
Perpetual Education Fund loan payments deferred to November 2020 amid COVID-19
By Eliza Smith-Driggs
Students who benefit from the Church's Perpetual Education Fund don't have to worry about loan payments and interest charges until at least November 2020, according to a July 23 Church announcement.
Members
Church members now have free access to Filae, a French records site
By Sydney Walker
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now have free access to a premium subscription with Filae, a genealogical website with historical records from France and a FamilySearch partner.
Temples
Video: President Nelson talks about the ‘painful’ decision to close temples amid COVID-19
By Sarah Jane Weaver
In a new Church News video released July 27, President Nelson describes the decision to close temples in March amid COVID-19 as "painful" and "wracked with worry."
Living Faith
Scott Taylor: How an impromptu BYU Jerusalem Center organ performance softened visiting reporters
By Scott Taylor
"I don’t remember the names of the selections Elder Robert Cundick played that morning in the BYU Jerusalem Center, but I do remember the feelings, impressions and confirmations of the moment," Scott Taylor writes.
History Revisited
10 Latter-day Saint pioneers whose influence spans the decades and the globe
By Eliza Smith-Driggs
In celebration of Pioneer Day, the Church News compiled 10 less-known pioneer stories from around the world. You may not recognize their names, but you or someone you know has likely benefited from their sacrifices.
Members
Learn about resources to support parents with the Children and Youth program
Hannah Mortenson, ChurchofJesusChrist.org
“Supporting Your Child’s Growth” features articles about building good relationships, helping children with their program goals and teaching the gospel in the home.