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Mormonism's newest apostles reflect growing global reach

  • Written by Matthew Bowman, Associate Professor of History, Henderson State University
People attend the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 31, 2018, in Salt Lake City.AP Photo/Rick Bowmer

At its annual General Conference held from March 31 to April 1, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormons), announced two new members of its second highest governing...

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