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Pres. Eyring meets Pope Francis, Speaks at Vatican Marriage Summit; Other News

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 8:30am

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At Vatican Summit, Mormon Leader Calls for “Renaissance” of Happy Marriages

In his address to faith leaders gathered for a summit on marriage at the Vatican, President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said “a man and a woman, united in marriage, have a transcendent power to create happiness for themselves, for their family, and for the people around them.” Full Story

Vatican Summit: Global Faith Leaders Discuss Marriage

Religious leaders and scholars representing 14 faith traditions from 23 countries assembled at the Vatican November 17-19, 2014, in a historic gathering hosted by the Catholic Church to discuss how men and women complement each other in marriage. Information regarding the colloquium, formally titled, "The Complementarity of Man and Woman," will be updated on this page throughout the week. Full Story

Phoenix Arizona Temple Dedicated by President Thomas S. Monson

The Phoenix Arizona Temple was dedicated Sunday, November 16, 2014, in three sessions by President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The president of the more than 15-million-member church was greeted by Latter-day Saints from Phoenix and surrounding areas. President Monson was joined by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as he conducted the cornerstone ceremony, a Church tradition that symbolizes the temple's completion. Full Story

'Glorious’ Video Compilation Features Singers Around the World

A fan supercut of the music video of “Glorious,” recorded by David Archuleta for the movie “Meet the Mormons” has been released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The video, featuring a three-minute compilation of amateur voices singing in English from eight countries, can be found on the “Meet the Mormons” Facebook page or on YouTube. Full Story