Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years

Russell M. Nelson pushed the church away from members’ longtime nickname, ‘Mormons’ – a term that has shaped other Americans’ ...

As Russell M. Nelson turns 100, a look back at one of the words that will define his legacy – and the controversial term’s 200-year history

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Russell M. Nelson And The Reinvention Of The Mormon Church’s Public Image

Russell M. Nelson, who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2018 until his death, was a dynamic reformer despite his age. He streamlined church operations, pushed for gender equity ...

AFI Fest 2025 Unveils Full Lineup: ‘Song Sung Blue’ World Premiere, Plus ‘Christy,’ ‘The Plague,’ and More

AFI Fest is unique in the festival ecosystem for not being tied quite as directly into the awards season conversation as ...