SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Mormon officials are telling their top, full-time
leaders that they and their spouses should not participate in political
campaigns, including making donations or endorsing candidates.
However, part-time leaders -- including local and regional
congregational leaders -- are still allowed to do that, but are
cautioned to make clear they are acting as individuals and do not
represent the church.
Local leaders are also told not to engage in political fundraising
or campaigning focused on members of congregations they oversee.
