by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 10, 2025 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
When President Nelson passes, there will be no surprise about who leads the Church next. Unlike the papal selection process, the Latter-day Saint tradition of prophetic succession is clear, peaceful, and based on apostolic seniority—making President Dallin H. Oaks the expected successor. This post explores why that matters and how it reflects divine order in Church leadership.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Apr 28, 2025 | Catholic Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Leadership succession is one of the most significant moments in any faith tradition. In two of the world’s largest Christian communities—the Roman Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—the process of choosing a new leader is deeply rooted...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 8, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Religions
I was curious to learn what chatgpt 4 would say about the plague of Lucusts in the Book of Revelation, chapter 9:1-12. This is what I got initially: Revelation 9 is a chapter in the Bible that describes two of the seven trumpet judgments, which are part of the...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 19, 2024 | Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Book of Mormon Videos are a series of videos that dramatize and depict parts of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. The videos are intended to help people learn from the book and are available for both children and adults. Some videos...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 9, 2024 | Books & Quotes, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Top Quotes
Top 20 Quotes from “The Infinite Atonement” “Elder Neal A. Maxwell suggests that the prime reason the Savior personally acts as the gatekeeper of the celestial kingdom is not to exclude people, but to personally welcome and embrace...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 4, 2023 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marriage, Videos from Latter-day Saints
This brief video highlights the speech given recently at BYU by W. Bradford Wilcox where he discusses the necessity of adopting a marriage mindset in America. Wilcox, the director of the National Marriage Project, delivered this forum address on November 28,...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 7, 2023 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The world is in turmoil, with conflicts and wars erupting in various regions, leading some to ponder whether the impending Armageddon is on the horizon. Throughout history, especially more recent history, there have been numerous instances where...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Aug 13, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ Is Helping Alleviate Global Malnutrition The Church’s ongoing efforts include a combined US$44 million to help mothers and children in 30 countries As the world continues to face an unprecedented hunger crisis, more than 3...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 6, 2023 | Beliefs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A Pattern of Sacred Reminders Throughout history, God has established various patterns, practices, and ordinances to help His children remember Him and strengthen their relationship with Him. Some of these sacred reminders include: • The Sabbath day, a dedicated day...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 6, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch
Preserve Your Family Memories for Free at the FamilySearch Library on Temple Square The FamilySearch Library on Temple Square has launched an exceptional service called the Family Memories Preservation Center, also known as Memory Lane. This...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 25, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch
On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the International African American Museum (IAAM) celebrated its official inauguration. This momentous occasion marked the opening of the museum, situated on a significant section of the former Gadsden’s Wharf in...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 18, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to announce, select sites for, design, and construct new temples at a remarkable pace. Ceremonial groundbreakings mark the official commencement of on-site construction, while these sacred structures are...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 23, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Beliefs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Innovation, Technology
I asked this question to Bard, the conversational generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Google: What do people usually ask you about Mormons and what do you answer? People usually ask me about the following things when it comes to...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 13, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Beliefs, Book of Mormon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Innovation, Technology
I tried ChatGPT before and today I tried Google Bard AI. I asked Bard if he could tell me something about the Book of Mormon and this is the first version of what answered: “The Book of Mormon is a religious text of the Latter Day Saint movement, which,...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 6, 2023 | Beliefs, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
I have asked ChatGPT what do the Mormons believe about Prophets, and I got a simple answer, then I asked to expand a couple of times and it has given me some more details. It has given me very basic information, but it is correct. Surely many repetitive writing jobs...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 5, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the LDS or the Mormons, is a denomination of the Christian faith. Founded by Joseph Smith in 1830, the religion and its beliefs have had a long, complex history in the United States....
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 30, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Conference
What is General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? General conference is the worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Twice a year, during the first weekend of April and the first weekend of October, Church...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 29, 2023 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The April 2023 World Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features stories from Kenya that show how the Church’s US$32 million donation to the World Food Program is blessing refugees and curbing malnourishment for mothers and children. The program...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 6, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Gong, dove into their Chinese and Irish ancestry during Family Discovery Day (March 4, 2023) at the 2023 RootsTech global genealogy conference. In the pre-recorded 46-minute...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 5, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Since 2011 RootsTech by FamilySearch has been a family gathering unlike any other. The annual conference, first held in Salt Lake City, Utah, has grown and changed since those early days. From in-person to the entirely virtual, world-wide conference held just last...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 19, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
What Is RootsTech? The world’s largest family history gathering will start in a few days, on March 2, 2023, and registration for the event is open. RootsTech is scheduled for March 2–4, 2023, and will include an in-person event in Salt Lake City, Utah and an extensive...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 7, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is using augmented reality technology to bring to life key events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in the Holy Land through related videos, articles, scriptures and images. The new study tool coincides with the...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 4, 2023 | Book of Mormon, Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nephi Sees a Vision of Future Events – 1 Nephi 10–15 Nephi, an ancient prophet of God from Jerusalem and Ancient America, is caught up in a far-reaching vision of future events, similar to that of his father, Lehi and accompanied by an angel of the Lord. Nephi...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 2, 2023 | Books & Quotes, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Top Quotes
50 Quotes From “Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book” “Longevity does not automatically produce humility. The mere passage of time does not mean the automatic passing of milestones in personal development.” (Neal A. Maxwell) “Righteousness increases the uniqueness of our...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 22, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Latter-day Saint Missionaries, LDS Missionaries
(from The Church News) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new mission presidents and companions for 134 missions worldwide. These couples will begin their three-year service in July of 2023. The list also includes...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 15, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
The Family History Library on Temple Square in Salt Lake City has become now the FamilySearch Library. Also, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 5,700-plus family history centers around the world are now called FamilySearch centers. Have you ever wondered...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Dec 15, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
On December 13, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement about the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA):. We extend a heartfelt thank you and our congratulations to all who played a part in the passage of the amended Respect for...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 26, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Declares the Name of His Church and His Doctrine – 3 Nephi 27 Jesus answers the prayer of the prophet Nephi and appears to him and the other disciples of Ancient America. The Lord tells Nephi that His Church will be known by His name, just as His...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 20, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jesus Christ Prophesies of the Gathering of Israel, 3 Nephi 20–23 Jesus preaches of the gathering of Israel. He tells the Ancient Americans they are the children of the prophets and of the covenant and that the new Jerusalem will be established in their land. 1 And...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Nov 14, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Disciples Minister and Jesus Christ Prays for the People, 3 Nephi 19 The prophet Nephi and the disciples of Christ go out to gather the people of Ancient America, declaring that Jesus has appeared unto them. Baptisms are performed and Jesus returns to show Himself...
