Religion

On Saturday, the St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church formally opened its doors as the newest dedicated s...
Brittany Tait

Utah’s newest Greek Orthodox Church ready to welcome worshippers

On Saturday, the St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church formally opened its doors as the newest dedicated sacred space in the valley.  
5 months ago
Members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee visited Welfare Square Friday. (The Church of Je...
Mark Jones

Congressional committee tours Welfare Square

Members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee visited Welfare Square Friday.
5 months ago
The relic of Saint Mary Magdalene was stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine on the morning of ...
Andrew Adams

Salt Lake diocese leaders offer $1,000 reward for return of stolen relic

Leaders of Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City offered a $1,000 reward Friday as they hoped someone might have information about a relic stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
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The relic of Saint Mary Magdalene was stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine on the morning of ...
Larry D. Curtis

Relic stolen from Salt Lake City’s Cathedral of the Madeleine, reward offered for return

A reward of $1,000 is on offer for the return of a relic stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
5 months ago
An artist's rendering of the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latt...
Mark Jones

Groundbreaking date announced for temple in the Philippines

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple will be held next month.
5 months ago
This photo provided by Jordan Creech shows a white buffalo calf born on June 4, 2024, in the Lamar ...
Amy Besth Hanson and Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone; Its name is Wakan Gli

Native American religious ceremonies with dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of a sacred legend commemorated the recent birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone National Park.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday the Tallahassee Florida Temple wil...
Mark Jones

Church announces dedication date for Florida temple; Toronto temple scheduled to reopen

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Tallahassee Florida Temple will be dedicated later this year.
5 months ago
A rare white buffalo calf, reportedly born in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley, is shown on...
Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth

Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
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WASHINGTON - JUNE 23:  A copy of the Ten Commandments is displayed outside the U.S. Supreme Court J...
Sara Cline and Kevin McGill Associated Press

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom.
5 months ago
Derrick Porter debuted Sunday as the host of "Music and the Spoken Word" of The Church of Jesus Chr...
Mark jones

Derrick Porter debuts as host of ‘Music and the Spoken Word’

Derrick Porter debuted Sunday as the host of "Music and the Spoken Word" of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
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Tuesday February 9, 2006. Photo by Scott G. Winterton / Deseret Morning News.The Ten Commandments m...
Sara Cline, Associated Press

New Louisiana law requires that The Ten Commandments must be displayed classrooms

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
5 months ago
Deseret Peak temple...
Josh Ellis

Dates announced for Deseret Peak Utah Temple open house, dedication

The dedication date for the Deseret Peak Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be Sunday, Nov. 10.
6 months ago
Latter-day Saints meet at the home of Ismail Lazaro in Juba, South Sudan, on March 24, 2024, for wo...
Eliza Pace

After 11 years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returns to South Sudan

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has legal status in South Sudan for the first time in 11 years.
6 months ago
Latter-day Saints attending the dedication make their way into the Layton Utah Temple prior to its ...
Josh Ellis

Elder David A. Bednar dedicates Layton Utah Temple

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Layton Utah Temple on Sunday.
6 months ago
Longtime announcer Lloyd Newell speaks as Derrick Porter is announced as the new voice of the Taber...
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News

Lloyd Newell bids farewell after 34 years of bringing inspiration from the Crossroads of the West

A few minutes before the broadcast “Music & the Spoken Word” started, Lloyd Newell walked up on stage at the Conference Center, like he’s done many times before. But this time, it was different — it’s his last time.
6 months ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided an update on the ongoing renovation projec...
Mark Jones

Church provides update on Temple Square construction progress

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday provided an update on the ongoing renovation project at Temple Square.
6 months ago
Lloyd Newell (left) has been the voice of "Music and the Spoken Word" for 35 years. Derrick Porter ...
Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio

Iconic voice of ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ to present his final program

The voice of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ “Music and the Spoken Word” program is saying goodbye after nearly 35 years.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d...
Carlysle Price

Elder Gong visits Brazil following floods, new projects in the works

Elder Gerrit W. Gong, an apostle with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, met with officials in Brazil on Thursday to see those affected by flooding, and plan new projects.
6 months ago
The fourth announcer, narrator, and presenter of the Spoken Word, Lloyd Newell....
Karah Brackin

Lloyd Newell to give final broadcast with Music and the Spoken Word

After nearly 35 years, the announcer, narrator, and presenter of Music & the Spoken Word, is preparing to pass the torch.
6 months ago
The Angel Moroni statue sits atop the Salt Lake Temple as thousands begin gathering at the Conferen...
Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio

Renovation managers give updates on Salt Lake Temple

Salt Lake Temple renovation managers have given updates on the project. They come after four and a half years of construction.
6 months ago
Elder Jorge F. Zeballos, President of the Church’s South America Northwest Area, his wife Carmen ...
Mark Jones

Church announces groundbreaking news for 2 temples in South America

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday groundbreaking news for temples to be built in South America.
6 months ago
The Taylorsville Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated on Su...
Mark Jones

‘Faithful members will be blessed’: Elder Gerrit W. Gong dedicates Taylorsville Utah Temple

The Taylorsville Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated Sunday by Elder Gerrit W. Gong, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 
6 months ago
Jennifer Bate, Lillian Wilkins, Andrew Wardle and David Een (accompanied by Alex Marshall) perform ...
Carlysle Price

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints releases 13 new Hymns

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun it's gradual release of the new global hymnbook, releasing 13 new songs Thursday.
6 months ago
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CNN

American missionary couple killed by gang in Haiti, family says

A married couple from the US who were serving as missionaries in Haiti were killed there on Thursday, family members said.
6 months ago

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