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The Mormon church's oldest-ever president has turned 100

Sep. 09, 2024 19:35 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders of worldwide religions commonly stay at the helm well past retirement age, but it’s not often you find centenarians overseeing major faiths. That’s what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has as of Monday when church president Russell...

A look at some of the oldest religious leaders in the world

Sep. 09, 2024 08:27 AM EDT

The top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating a milestone birthday, his 100th. Like the president of the Utah-based faith — commonly known as the Mormon church — leaders of religions worldwide commonly stay at the helm well past normal...

LGBTQ advocates say Mormon church's new transgender policies marginalize trans members

Aug. 23, 2024 20:47 PM EDT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has disheartened LGBTQ+ activists after issuing a slew of new policies this week that would significantly restrict the role of its transgender members. The guidelines were released Monday as part of updates to the General Handbook of...