Religion

A sign marking the entrance to Hildale in Utah, from Colorado City in Arizona. (FILE)...
Larry D. Curtis

FBI says polygamist leader took 20 wives, many underage, alleges illicit sexual activities

Probable cause documents lay out illicit sexual activities of a small religious group — that included underage girls — under the orders of Samuel Rappylee Bateman, living on the Utah and Arizona border.
1 year ago
Dodoma City Commissioner Shekimweri and FEET director Benard Mwanawile in Dodoma Tanzania 16 Nov 20...
Madison Swenson

Church donates 74,000 fruit tree seedlings to Dodoma region of Tanzania

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 74,000 fruit tree seedlings to the Dodoma region of Tanzania, and local leaders are thanking them for it. 
1 year ago
The Joseph Smith Memorial Building. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Three Church structures in SLC to undergo renovations

The Beehive House, the Lion House, and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City will be undergoing renovations beginning in 2023.
1 year ago
Exterior of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple. The temple’s architecture is inspired by the Spanish...
Madison Swenson

First temple in Puerto Rico opening to the public

The San Juan Puerto Rico Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening its doors to the public beginning Dec. 1.
1 year ago
The Tokyo Japan Temple seen from the Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park in Tokyo on Sunday, July 3, 2022...
Madison Swenson

Locations of 6 international temples released

The locations of six new international temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been released.
1 year ago
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Madison Swenson

First Presidency of the Church releases 2022 Christmas message

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a Christmas message.
1 year ago
Elder Rich, a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is shown check-in ins...
Madison Swenson

Church opening six new missions in 2023

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday that they will be opening six new missions overseas in 2023.
1 year ago
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Jed Boal

‘Light the World’ giving machines open at Salt Lake shopping center

The annual "Light the World" giving machines kicked off at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City Tuesday.
1 year ago
Podcast Latter Gay Stores (left) and LGBTQ group Peculiar (right). (KSL-TV)...
Mike Anderson

Utah groups hopes to bridge religious and LGBTQ communities

Local groups in Utah are working to help people in the LGBTQ community feel more welcome and more understood.
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Aimee Cobabe, KSL Newsradio & Eliza Pace, KSL TV

Historic Logan Tabernacle vandalized

Police in Logan are investigating vandalism at a historic tabernacle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
1 year ago
Artist's rendering of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

Open house, dedication dates for Saratoga Springs Utah Temple announced

Open house and dedication dates for the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been released.
1 year ago
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Eliza Pace

Police identify teens believed to be responsible for church vandalism in Perry

Two juveniles who police believe are responsible for the burglary and vandalism of a church building for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been identified.
1 year ago
Visitors watch the sunrise over Lake Powell from Alstrom Point in Big Water, Utah, on September 3, ...
LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press

Poll shows religious Americans are less worried about climate change

Most adults in the United States – including a large majority of Christians and people who identify with other religions – consider the Earth sacred and believe God gave humans a duty to care for it.
1 year ago
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Cary Schwanitz

Lee, Romney split their votes on Respect for Marriage Act

Utah’s Republican senators split their votes on the Respect for Marriage Act during a key vote Wednesday.
1 year ago
FILE: Organizer raise the Pride  flag at the Salt Lake City and County building. (KSL TV)...
Eliza Pace

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supports marriage act with religious protections

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it would support the Respect for Marriage Act if it included appropriate religious freedom protections in a statement released Tuesday. 
1 year ago
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Cary Schwanitz and Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

Vandals cause ‘extensive’ damage inside Utah church

Vandals went on a rampage inside a church in Perry overnight causing leaders to cancel  Sunday meetings.
2 years ago
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NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

Pope calls female genital mutilation a crime that must stop

Pope Francis called female genital mutilation a “crime” on Sunday and said the fight for women’s rights, equality and opportunity must continue for the good of society.
2 years ago
Visitors purchase items from Light the World Giving Machines at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City...
Madison Swenson

‘Light the World’ giving machines expand to more locations

"Light the World" giving machines for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expanding this holiday season.
2 years ago
Invited guests, including Latter-day Saint youth from Oregon's Willamette Valley, turn the soil at ...
Michael Houck

Ground broken for the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for its third temple in Oregon on Saturday.
2 years ago
An artist's rendering of the Fort Worth Texas Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Michael Houck

Specific locations released for six previously announced temples

The six previously announced temples are located in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, according to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2 years ago
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Eliza Pace

Tabernacle Choir announces guest artist for Christmas concert

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square announced Broadway singer and actress Lea Salonga as the guest artist for its renowned Christmas Concert.
2 years ago
The rendering of the Queretaro Mexico Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
Madison Swenson

4 Latin America temple groundbreakings announced; 1 rededicated in New Zealand

Groundbreaking dates for four temples in Latin America have been announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A temple in New Zealand has also been rededicated.
2 years ago
FILE: The Kyiv Ukraine Temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Eliza Pace

Kyiv Temple reopens for first time in 9 months on ‘limited basis’

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that after nearly nine months of closure, the Kyiv Ukraine Temple has reopened on a limited basis for temple ordinance work.
2 years ago
The Church Office Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured during th...
Tad Walch, Deseret News & Shara Park, KSL TV

A cyberattack breached some Latter-day Saint member data. Here’s what we know

A suspected state-sponsored cyberattack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in March successfully obtained the personal data of some church members, employees and contractors, but law enforcement authorities believe the risk to individuals is low, the church said in a release Thursday.
2 years ago

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