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Church News

Android Deseret News
4.9 Popularity

Addictive LDS news app with inspiring stories

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Updated
May 16, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.thechurchnews.android

So here's my take on the Church News app. I've tested a bunch of different news apps and this one is pretty solid. The content is super engaging and inspiring - I've learned a lot about what's happening in the Church worldwide. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate all the different news sections. My only real gripe is the ads, but paying a few bucks to remove them is definitely worth it in my opinion. Overall, if you're looking for an app to stay up to date on LDS news and events, this is one of the better options out there.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of great news and inspiring stories about the Church
  • Clean, user-friendly design makes it easy to find what you need
  • Stays on top of all the latest Church announcements and events
  • Free to download, with an optional paid version to remove ads

Cons

  • The ads can get a little annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
  • Takes a little bit of time to learn all the different sections and features
  • Might not be as useful if you're not super interested in LDS-specific news
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I’ve been using the Church News app for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that covers all the latest news and updates from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pretty solid if you’re into following the Church’s growth and ministry around the world.

Here’s what you can do – there’s news articles on topics like faith, Church leaders, and new temples. You can also stay up to date on things like general conference and announcements. It’s got a clean, easy-to-navigate layout which is nice. Took me a little while to figure out all the features, but once I got the hang of it, it’s been really useful.

Look, if you’re a member of the LDS Church or just interested in Latter-day Saint news, you’ll probably get a lot out of this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can be a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does a great job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out for sure.

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