LDS Church Newsroom
The following are media, events, and public discussion relevant to homosexuality and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, published by either the LDS Newsroom or in the broader media in response to Church statements. The information and views in this section are not necessarily endorsed by, or in accordance with the views of, North Star. They are provided merely as reference to discussions taking place in the wider Church and Mormon cultural community, or in reference to Church members or programs, or as having to do with homosexuality in general and which may be of interest to Church members.
Church Newsroom position statements on same-gender attraction and/or same-gender marriage
Church Responds to HRC Petition
LDS Newsroom Blog - October 12, 2010
Church Statement on Proposition 8 Ruling
LDS Newsroom Blog - August 4, 2010
Statement Regarding FPPC Settlement
LDS Newsroom Blog - June 8, 2010
The Threatened Demise of Religion in the Public Square - Talk Given by Elder Lance B. Wickman at J. Reuben Clark Law Society
LDS Newsroom Blog - March 23, 2010
Church Discusses Support of Nondiscrimination Ordinances on KSL's The Doug Wright Show
LDS Newsroom Blog - November 11, 2009
Church Supports Nondiscrimination Ordinances
LDS Newsroom - November 10, 2009
The Mormon Ethic of Civility
LDS Newsroom - October 16, 2009
Apostle Says Religious Freedom Is Being Threatened
LDS Newsroom Blog - October 13, 2009
Elder Bruce C. Hafen Speaks on Same-Sex Attraction
LDS Newsroom - September 19, 2009
Church Clarifies Record on Plaza Incident
LDS Newsroom - July 17, 2009
Church Response to California Supreme Court Decision on Proposition 8
LDS Newsroom - May 26, 2009
Media Reports on Proposition 8 Filing Uninformed
LDS Newsroom - February 4, 2009
Church Clarifies Proposition 8 Filing, Corrects Erroneous News Reports
LDS Newsroom - February 2, 2009
Prop 8 Backlash Is An Outrage That Must Stop, Group Says in Support of Church
LDS Newsroom - December 8, 2008
Prop 8 Backlash Is An Outrage That Must Stop, Group Says in Support of Church
LDS Newsroom - December 5, 2008
Measured Voices Provide Reason, Support Amidst Proposition 8 Reaction
LDS Newsroom - November 21, 2008
First Presidency Urges Respect, Civility in Public Discourse
LDS Newsroom - November 14, 2008
Catholic Bishops Decry Religious Bigotry Against Mormons
LDS Newsroom - November 11, 2008
Catholic Bishop Decries Religious Bigotry Against Mormons
LDS Newsroom - November 7, 2008
Proposition 8 Protest
LDS Newsroom - November 7, 2008
Church Responds to Same-Sex Marriage Votes
LDS Newsroom - November 5, 2008
Same-Sex Marriage and Proposition 8
LDS Newsroom - October 16, 2008
Church Readies Members on Proposition 8
October 8, 2008
The Divine Institution of Marriage
August 13, 2008
Church Issues Response to Affirmation
August 11, 2008
California and Same-Sex Marriage
June 30, 2008
Church Responds to California Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
May 16, 2008
Care for the Flock
February 24, 2008
Pew Forum Interviews Mormon Leaders
May 21, 2007
Letter from First Presidency of the Church to Church leaders in the United States
October 25, 2006
Church Public Affairs interview with Elders Oaks and Wickman: "Same-Gender Attraction"
August 2006
Church Responds to Nightline Story on Mormons and Homosexuality
June 7, 2006
Church Leader Speaks at the U.S. Capitol to Protect Marriage
June 5, 2006
Church Urges Members to Contact Senators on Marriage Amendment
May 26, 2006
Religious Marriage Coalition
April 24, 2006
First Presidency Statement on Same-Gender Marriage
October 20, 2004
Public media response to Newsroom statements
Support and acceptance are the true family values
Salt Lake Tribune June 24, 2006
Unusual role for the LDS Church
Salt Lake Tribune June 8, 2006
The LDS Church and the Marriage Amendment
RadioWest (KUER FM90) with Doug Fabrizio June 8, 2006
A century ago: The LDS Church and constitutional amendments
Salt Lake Tribune June 10, 2006
LDS Apostle Joins Leaders Against Gay Marriage (video)
KUTV News June 6, 2006
LDS heed call to help outlaw gay marriage
Senators' ears ring as thousands urge they ban gay unions
Salt Lake Tribune June 6, 2006
LDS apostle joins leaders against gay marriage
Provo Daily Herald June 6, 2006
Elder Nelson touts marriage amendment
Deseret Morning News June 6, 2006
Bush, LDS Church unite on marriages
Salt Lake Tribune June 4, 2006
Amendment not the best way to defend marriage
Salt Lake Tribune June 4, 2006
Mixing religion and politics: Oh, what a tangled web
Salt Lake Tribune June 4, 2006
Gays fighting marriage amendment
They hope to rally support through Utah Pride events
Deseret Morning News May 31, 2006
On the Proposed Marriage Amendment: Estranging Our Brothers and Sisters?
Sunstone Blog May 29, 2006
LDS Church Asks Members to Speak Out Against Gay Marriage (video)
Idaho Local News 8 May 28, 2006
LDS Urged To Lobby Senate On Marriage Amendment
KUTV News May 28, 2006
LDS Church Members Urged to Lobby Senate on Marriage Amendment
KSL-TV News May 28, 2006
Church members urged to lobby Senate
Provo Daily Herald May 28, 2006
LDS to push marriage amendment
Letter asks members to air support for restrictions on lawful marriage
Deseret Morning News May 27, 2006
LDS Church signs letter on traditional marriage
U.S. religious leaders aim to sway Senate vote
Deseret Morning News April 25, 2006
GOP, BYU lawyers defend Utah amendment
The Advocate September 30, 2004
LDS Church Supports Gay-marriage Bans
Official stand does not back specific amendments
Deseret Morning News 8 July 2004
LDS Church supports gay-marriage bans
Official stand does not back specific amendments
Deseret Morning News July 8, 2004