Historians note that LDS prophets often solicit names of prospective apostles from their counselors in the governing First Presidency and fellow apostles. That's a process Monson has followed.

In 1842, Joseph Smith, the first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, wrote 13 brief statements summarizing the fundamental doctrines and principles taught by the church.

Gordon Monson: It’s time for LDS prophets and apostles to urge members not to vote for Donald Trump This truly is a “moral” issue, with the Constitution and democracy at risk.

(RNS) — ‘Racist statements and policies were once made by prophets and apostles, and we specifically need prophets and apostles to overturn them now,’ says guest columnist Kristin Lowe.

For many LDS members, conference is a time for spiritual rejuvenation, but it is also a chance to […] Aging but energized: Many wonder of aging LDS apostles’ health | News, Sports, Jobs ...

8 quotes from Mormon leaders on independent thinking Mormons have likely heard the adage that when the prophet speaks, the thinking has been done. These LDS leaders beg to differ.

The Saturday evening session of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought messages on equality and kindness toward others, happiness ...

I first memorized who the prophets and apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were when I was in seminary, a religious studies class geared toward high schoolers in the church.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a worldwide devotional for Young Adults on Sunday at 8 p.m. LDS young adults from the greater Chattanooga area will participate.

The resource was first mentioned by Elders David A. Bednar and Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at a conference on Islam at Brigham Young University in October 2021.

LDS faithful believe an apostle is a man called by God to lead the church and witness of Jesus Christ. They believe the apostles and prophet who lead the church receive revelation from God to give ...