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The LDS Church has a one-of-a-kind system for tracking abusers. Does it work?

The church calls it a "vital" part of its efforts to protect vulnerable members from those with a history of threatening behavior. Experts point to gaps in a system that relies largely on lay, sometimes untrained, leaders.

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Latest from Mormon Land: LDS membership drops for first time in U.S.; apostle updates divorce remarks

Amid the glowing news in the LDS Church's latest membership stats was this not-so-bright spot: Net membership declined in the U.S. Meanwhile, an apostle has updated his General Conference remarks about divorce.

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‘The Chosen’ director to Latter-day Saints: Loosen up

Latter-day Saints know how to celebrate at a BYU basketball game, "The Chosen" director Dallas Jenkins said. So why not the resurrection of Jesus?

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New accuser emerges in Wade Christofferson case. LDS Church addresses what his apostle brother knew

A faithful Latter-day Saint, this alleged victim of Wade Christofferson has come forward in hopes of prodding change in the church.

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LDS Church sues ‘Mormon Stories’ podcast host, saying branding is causing confusion about affiliation

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suing “Mormon Stories” host John Dehlin, alleging trademark infringement and saying the podcast’s branding could confuse listeners into thinking it’s affiliated with the faith.

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How many Utahns identify as Latter-day Saints? Fewer than you think.

A new study shows that most Utah adults do not identify as Latter-day Saints.

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Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into the LDS Church’s handling of sex abuse cases

Audio recordings provide an unprecedented record of the steps the LDS Church normally takes behind closed doors to keep allegations of child sex abuse secret – steps that can leave predators free and children at risk.

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Utah lawmaker told LDS bishop not to report abuse, docs show

A Utah lawmaker and prominent attorney for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advised a church bishop not to report a confession of child sex abuse to authorities, a decision that allowed the abuse to continue for years, according to records filed in a lawsuit.

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