What the Church has to say about caffeine and the Word of Wisdom
In an article published by the Church, it clarifies that caffeine is not explicitly against the church’s Word of Wisdom—a set of guidelines for members that forbids the use of tobacco, alcohol, and “hot drinks.” According to the church, “despite what was reported, the...
Tsunami-hit Tonga Islands suffer extensive damage as nation remains cut off
An undersea volcanic eruption near the Kingdom of Tonga Saturday afternoon, 2021 January 15, triggered tsunami waves and ash falls that damaged the island nation. It was the biggest recorded on Earth for 30 years, according to experts. “We are praying earnestly for...
Temples will continue to operate despite Omicron surge, Church releases statement
The Temple Department has released the following statement: After a brief closure at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began resuming operations in May 2020. Since that time, ordinances are being provided...