by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 5, 2026 | Beliefs & Doctrine, Church History, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
From a mosquito-infested swamp on the Mississippi River rose Nauvoo the Beautiful, a city of faith, community, and eternal covenants. Part II traces the miraculous rise of the Nauvoo Temple, the restoration of sacred family ordinances, and the final testimony Joseph Smith sealed with his life.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Sep 5, 2026 | Beliefs & Doctrine, Book of Mormon, Church History, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
n the spring of 1820, a fourteen-year-old farm boy walked into a quiet grove of trees in western New York seeking divine truth. Discover the extraordinary story of Joseph Smith, the First Vision, and the opening chapter of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jun 10, 2025 | Catholic Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Religions
While both identifying as Christian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Catholic Church have fundamentally different doctrines and practices. These distinctions largely stem from their differing views on the nature of God, the Bible’s role,...
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 | 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 13, 2023 | Beliefs & Doctrine, Book of Mormon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Innovation
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 | Mar 30, 2023 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, General Conference & Talks
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 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 | 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 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 | Jan 22, 2023 | Church News, Missionary & Service
(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 | Oct 27, 2022 | Book of Mormon Videos, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ Teaches How to Live the Higher Law | 3 Nephi 12–14 Jesus Christ continues His teachings during His visitation to people of Ancient America. Jesus’ words reflect the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes as found in the Gospel of Matthew 5 – 7. The twelve...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Oct 20, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History & Genealogy, FamilySearch
Global online conference adds in-person experience March 2–4, 2023 The world’s largest family history gathering, Rootstech, sponsored by FamilySearch, will return in 2023, and registration for the event is now open. RootsTech is scheduled for March 2–4, 2023, and this...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jul 31, 2022 | Books & Quotes, Church History, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Top Quotes
What happened to Christ’s Church? Did it survive Christ’s death? Or was it lost, and if so, is it present on earth today? AuthorTad R. Callister, in (#Ad) The Inevitable Apostasy and the Promised Restoration has delved deeply into the writings of both...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 30, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Elder Bednar says the Church does what it does because ‘we love [Jesus Christ] and want to follow His example in our lives.’ At the beginning of his speech before nearly 100 journalists at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, Elder...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | May 16, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temples, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
On May 11 a special virtual tour of the historic Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was launched. The tour, now available online, takes visitors on a guided journey of the interior of the temple led by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 11, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
March 11, 2022 In Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain, Latter-day Saints are helping refugees with food, clothing, baby items, shelter and more. Carmen Pârnău, a volunteer in Romania, said she has witnessed heartbreaking scenes. “I have seen many mothers...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Mar 1, 2022 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Work
A monitor shows new mission presidents and companions participating in the virtual 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Feb 27, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Work
For the first time, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has visited the West African country of the Republic of The Gambia. On Thursday morning, February 24, Elder D. Todd Christofferson dedicated the country for the preaching of the...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 8, 2022 | Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Work
2022 Mission Leadership Assignments The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. Their names and assignments are listed below. This includes the new...
by Giuseppe Martinengo | Jan 2, 2022 | Church History, Church News, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Videos from the Church of Jesus Christ
A look back at the past year of the Church of Jesus Christ (Videos from The Church Newsroom) In 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to carry out Jesus’s commands to love God and neighbor. Latter-day Saint Charities and individual Saints...
