5/16 – Keyhole to the Holy of Holies

Temple Announced in Otavalo, Ecuador https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-temple-otavalo-ecuador Photo of rarely-seen “Holy of Holies” released by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-holy-of-holies/ Related: Salt Lake Temple Square much more “Christ” centered https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/15/temple-square-visitors-center-update/ Elder W. Mark Bassett Dies at Age 59 https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-mark-bassett-dies-at-age-59 Latter-day Saint leaders discuss migrant support with leaders of International Organization for Migration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/13/church-of-jesus-christ-migrant-support-international-organization-for-migration-visits-salt-lake-city/ Sunday School General Presidency talks about upcoming Sunday schedule and lesson changes https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/05/14/sunday-school-general-president-and-counselor-on-upcoming-sunday-schedule-changes/ The Mormon church is asking the 10th Circuit to reinstate insurance coverage for a 2018 sexual abuse settlement https://www.courthousenews.com/mormon-church-battles-insurers-over-sex-abuse-settlement-coverage-at-10th-circuit/ Martyrdom Stories Museum reopened https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/journalpilot/martyrdom-stories-museum-reopened/article_9fc18f03-ce64-49a5-9d55-4e142e1f4782.html At 93, how healthy is LDS President Dallin H. Oaks? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/09/lds-church-president-dallin-h-oaks/ Mormon horror movies — about the religion or made by believers — are having a moment https://www.kjzz.org/the-show/2026-05-11/mormon-horror-movies-about-the-religion-or-made-by-believers-are-having-a-moment “Trust Me” (Netflix FLDS documentary) https://www.netflix.com/title/81758532 America’s 250th: Defending our Divinely Inspired Declaration? https://bycommonconsent.com/2026/05/14/americas-250th-defending-our-divinely-inspired-declaration/ Thanks to “Mormon Wives,” Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/style/dirty-soda-mormon-wives-utah-tiktok.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ilA.fULw.ZAub2rWXrso2&smid=url-share The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is expanding into one of reality television’s founding landmarks of Orange County https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65809832/ Leader of Black LDS group says he fell victim to a racist threat while hiking in Utah https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/15/black-lds-genesis-group-leader/ Who Marries Whom? Faith, partners, and who actually marries within their religion https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/who-marries-whom-faith-partners-and?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=192015699&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=69jb7h&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Should LDS husbands take a back seat to their wives’ careers? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/10/lds-church-stance-gender-roles-has/ Jana Riess: LDS Church’s post about working moms does indeed clash with past teachings https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/11/jana-riess-lds-churchs-post-about/ Kouri Richins sentenced… after family members, lawyers, and Kouri herself get a chance to speak https://www.ksl.com/article/51496745/watch-live-kouri-richins-sentenced-for-murdering-husband-her-sons-say-they-fear-her 150 years ago today (May 13, 1876) – Today in Mormon History https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/05/150-years-ago-today-may-13-1876.html