Latter Day Saint movement
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| June 2023 | Church assets, including international shares, bonds, real estate, and private equity stakes, were estimated to exceed $163 billion. |
| February 2023 | The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a $5 million penalty to the church and Ensign Peak Advisors for concealing investments in multiple shell companies from 1997 to 2019. |
| 2022 | The church made its largest one-time humanitarian donation of $32 million to the United Nations World Food Programme. |
| 2022 | The church supported the Respect for Marriage Act, which codified same-sex marriage as legal in the United States, due to included religious freedom protections. |
| 2022 | Eight of the top ten nations with the highest LDS membership growth rate were located in Africa, indicating a significant shift in the church's global demographic expansion. |
| 2022 | The church donated $4 million to aid refugees fleeing from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| 2022 | Investigative journalism by the Truth & Transparency Foundation suggested the church may own the most valuable real estate portfolio in the United States, with a minimum market value of $15.7 billion. |
| October 2022 | The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the church claimed to have donated US$1.35 billion to charity between 2008 and 2020, but private financial reports showed only US$0.177 billion in actual donations. |
| 2021 | The church reiterated its opposition to the Equality Act while supporting alternative legislation protecting both LGBTQ rights and religious freedom. |
| 2020 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Latter-day Saint Charities increased food product conversion and donated healthcare supplies to 16 countries affected by the crisis. |
| 2020 | The Church ended its relationship with the Boy Scouts of America and launched an alternate, religion-centered youth program to replace all previous youth programs. |
| 2020 | The Wall Street Journal estimated the LDS Church's investment fund had a net worth of around $100 billion. |
| 2019 | Church leadership authorized LDS women to serve as witnesses for baptisms, a ceremonial role previously reserved for male priesthood holders. |
| 2019 | The church opposed the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. |
| 2019 | The church clarified its stance on substances through the New Era magazine, explicitly prohibiting marijuana and opioid use except when medically prescribed by a qualified physician. |
| December 2019 | A whistleblower alleged the church held over $100 billion in investment funds through Ensign Peak Advisors, claiming the funds were used for for-profit ventures rather than charity. |
| 2018 | The Church formed an alliance with the NAACP in an effort to improve race relations. |
| 2018 | Nominal worldwide church membership surpassed 16 million. |
| August 2018 | Church president Russell M. Nelson asked members and others to stop using terms 'LDS', 'Mormon', and 'Mormonism', and instead use the full official church name. |
| January 16 2018 | Russell M. Nelson, the senior apostle, was announced as the new president of the church following Monson's death, following the church's traditional succession process. |
| January 2 2018 | Death of church president Thomas S. Monson, marking the end of his leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| 2017 | The church partnered with Catholic Relief Services and other organizations to provide aid to several African and Middle Eastern nations, showcasing its international humanitarian collaboration. |
| 2017 | The First Presidency approved a petition by the Australia Mission Centre Council to permit same-sex marriages. |
| 2016 | The church reported spending a total of $1.2 billion on humanitarian aid over the previous 30 years, demonstrating a long-term commitment to global humanitarian efforts. |
| 2016 | Two significant leadership milestones were achieved: Stassi D. Cramm became the first woman presiding bishop, and Jane M. Gardner became the church's first female presiding evangelist. |
| 2014 | Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Survey shows 18 percent of church members identify as Democrats or lean Democrat. |
| March 2014 | Church leadership released policies embracing the recommendations for LGBTQ inclusion in the United States, following the 2013 National Conference recommendations. |
| 2013 | The Ordain Women organization was founded, seeking formal priesthood ordination for women in the LDS Church. |
| 2013 | The Church directly disavowed its previous teachings on race for the first time. |
| 2013 | Ireland and Great Britain held a special multi-nation conference recommending policy changes similar to those in Canada, Australia, and the United States regarding LGBTQ participation. |
| 2013 | A leadership restructuring occurred where the Director of Field Ministries role shifted when the outgoing president joined the First Presidency. |
| 2013 | USA National Conference recommended extending the sacrament of marriage to same-sex couples in states where it is legal, and extending priesthood eligibility to all church members regardless of sexual orientation. |
| 2013 | Linda L. Booth became the first woman elected to serve as president of the Council of Twelve, further advancing women's leadership roles. |
| 2012 | Pew Center on Religion and Public Life survey reveals 74 percent of U.S. church members lean towards the Republican Party. |
| 2012 | National conferences in Canada and Australia recommended changing church policies to include ordination and marriage for same-sex couples, with specific recommendations for marriage and priesthood eligibility. |
| 2010 | The church partnered with Islamic Relief to help victims of flooding in Pakistan, highlighting its interfaith humanitarian cooperation. |
| November 10 2010 | Community of Christ was unanimously approved for membership in the National Council of Churches, becoming the 37th member communion of this ecumenical body. |
| April 2010 | Veazey's second revelation was officially approved as Section 164 of the Doctrine and Covenants, enabling new membership confirmation practices and providing guidance on church leadership and global ethical concerns. |
| January 17 2010 | Stephen Veazey presented his second revelation, which addressed church membership practices, including acceptance of members baptized in other churches and encouraging reflection on baptismal meaning. |
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