The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces women can serve as witnesses to temple sealings and baptisms

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced that any baptized member of the Church may serve as a witness to temple marriages or baptism of a living person.

Church officials say the change pertains to all baptisms outside the temple.

A proxy baptism for a deceased person may be witnessed by anyone holding a current temple recommend, including a limited-use recommend.

Any endowed member with a current temple recommend may serve as a witness to sealing ordinances, living, and proxy.