The battles are forcing the faith known widely as the Mormon church to explain to non-members why the lavish temples are so vital to their beliefs. Temples draw the faithful closer to God ...

Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet. LDS President Russell M. Nelson, considered a living prophet for the Salt Lake City-based denomination, announced plans ...

The LDS Church said it was ready to submit a revised temple application by the Jan. 13 deadline. However, its leaders soon grew wary that the town wouldn't follow the terms. So, Eric Pinker ...