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Angie Denison and Madison Swenson

KSL TV special programming for April 2023 General Conference weekend

KSL TV has produced a weekend of special programming, including several original documentaries, for the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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For the first time in its 175-year history, participants living outside the United States will join...
Madison Swenson

International members to join Tabernacle Choir in singing at General Conference

For the first time ever, singers from all over the world will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1 year ago
Pope Francis hugs a child at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the V...
Nicole Winfield

Vatican: Pope improving since hospitalization with infection

The Vatican says Pope Francis has rested well overnight and is “progressively improving” after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection.
1 year ago
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Eliza Pace

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces temple groundbreakings

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced three temple groundbreakings, a temple dedication, and temple rendering.
1 year ago
Jesus the Christ: The Mesa Easter Pageant...
Candice Madsen

Behind the scenes of the world’s largest annual Easter pageant

Spectacular pageantry, Biblical verse, music, dance, and a cast of hundreds help tell the greatest story ever told on the grounds of the Mesa Arizona Temple.
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Associated Press

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Here is a quick look at fasting as an act of faith across religions.
1 year ago
A view of the northwest corner of Temple Square shows the development of the area where the North V...
Madison Swenson

Salt Lake Temple renovations now estimated to be complete in 2026

Estimated completion of renovation work on the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been delayed once again.
1 year ago
The Richmond Virginia Temple, clad with Moleanos stone articulated with a Jeffersonian version of a...
Madison Swenson

First temple in Virginia opens its doors to the public

The Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing to welcome guests as part of its public open house.
1 year ago
C. Shane Reese was announced as BYU's next president. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU)...
Josh Ellis

BYU names C. Shane Reese as university’s 14th president

Christopher Shane Reese has been named the 14th president of Brigham Young University.
1 year ago
An artist's rendering of the Tampa Florida Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Important dates, rendering released for 3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint temples

Open house and dedication dates for the Feather River California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been announced. The location of the Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple and a rendering of the Tampa Florida Temple were also released.
1 year ago
FILE: President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a video...
Eliza Pace

President Nelson to receive Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will receive an award from  Morehouse College.
1 year ago
An artist's rendering of the Moses Lake Washington Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Important dates announced for temples in Washington, Wyoming

Open house and dedication dates for the Moses Lake Washington Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been announced. Church officials have also released the location of the Cody Wyoming Temple.
1 year ago
The Church Office Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured during th...
Madison Swenson

Groundbreaking date announced for Idaho temple; location revealed for Brazil temple

A groundbreaking date has been announced for the Montpelier Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The First Presidency has also revealed the location for the Maceió Brazil Temple.
1 year ago
A view shows the exterior of the Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex that contains a syna...
Adam Pourahmadi

Abu Dhabi’s stunning new multi-faith complex is a mosque, synagogue and church

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday inaugurated the "Abrahamic Family House," an interfaith complex housing.
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Map of Vitoria Brazil...
Larry D. Curtis

Church announces location for Brazil coastal temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the location of a new temple in Brazil.
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Devin Oldroyd, KSL NewsRadio

Church missionary robbed, stabbed and hospitalized in Colombia

An American missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was stabbed during an attack early Sunday morning.
1 year ago
Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in 2014. The church...
Holly Yan

Jimmy Carter’s church asks for comfort for his family as the former president enters hospice care

The church where Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school for decades marked his poignant absence this weekend as the former president receives end-of-life care.
1 year ago
In this image released by the New Zealand Defense Force on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, people stand o...
Josh Ellis

Ogden missionary alive and safe after cyclone in New Zealand

Ten missionaries have made contact with mission leaders in New Zealand after a devastating cyclone smashed the island nation, and efforts are being made to contact two remaining missionaries who are in an area where communication has still not been restored.
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In this image released by the New Zealand Defense Force on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, homes in the E...
Larry D. Curtis and Associated Press

12 New Zealand missionaries out of contact after deadly cyclone

Twelve missionaries are out of contact with mission leaders in New Zealand after a devastating cyclone smashed the island nation.
1 year ago
20-year-old Creed Leonard, at this first day of home MTC. (Courtesy: Chad Waggoner)...
Michael Locklear

St. George missionary recovering in Boston hospital after getting hit by car

A missionary from St. George is now in a rehabilitation hospital in Boston after getting hit by a car two and a half months ago.
1 year ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

Report: SEC investigates past Latter-day Saint investment disclosures

A media report Friday afternoon alleged that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the way an investment firm for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints disclosed its stock holdings prior to 2020.
1 year ago
Church aid to Turkey...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Church of Jesus Christ works with local organizations to provide earthquake aid in Turkey, Syria

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing supplies and aid after devastating earthquakes on Monday in Turkey and Syria.
1 year ago
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Carole Mikita

Utah’s Madeleine Choir School returns for tour including singing for Pope Francis

The members of the Madeleine Choir School recently returned from their first international tour in five years. And the highlight was singing at a Mass for Pope Francis.
1 year ago
A rendering of the Helena Montana Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Open house, dedication dates announced for Helena Montana Temple

Open house and dedication dates have been announced for the Helena Montana Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1 year ago

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