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Pope releases Vatican reform, gives weight to fighting abuse

Pope Francis released his long-awaited reform program of the Holy See bureaucracy on Saturday that envisages greater decision-making roles for the laity and gives new institutional weight to efforts to fight clerical sex abuse.
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Relief Society celebrates 180th anniversary

Thursday marks the 180th anniversary of the Relief Society – the women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  KSL's Carole Mikita talked with President Jean Bingham.
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Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Attendance limited, face masks optional at April 2022 General Conference

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are preparing for their upcoming general conference on April 2 and 3. Details were released Thursday afternoon, outlining some changes in regards to the conference.
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Refugees at the on the Ukrainian side of the Krakovets Polish border crossing on March 4, 2022. (WF...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates $4 million to help European refugees

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $4 million to help those displaced by the ongoing war in Europe.
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Artists' renderings of the Smithfield Utah Temple (left) and Ephraim Utah Temple (right). (The Chur...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church announces groundbreaking for 3 US temples; Ephraim temple rendering released

June groundbreaking dates were announced for temples in Smithfield, Utah; Yorba Linda, California; and Burley, Idaho.
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The Brigham Young Winter Home in St. George, Utah. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ historic sites returning to normal operations

All historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are returning to normal operations.
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Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV

Utah Greek Orthodox Church hosts special prayer service for Ukraine

A powerful gathering in Holladay sent prayers for peace to Ukraine, and the congregation that came together shares a special bond with Ukrainians.
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Kiersten Nuñez, KSL TV

Church members in Ukraine express gratitude for food storage

Andre Zinkovski says joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has blessed his life, but now, following certain teachings is saving his life as war unfolds outside his front door in Ukraine.
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FILE: The Kyiv Ukraine Temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Eliza Pace, KSL TV

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives statement amid Ukraine crisis

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement of their deep concern and prayer for peace amidst the current conflict in Ukraine.
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A small group of conference goers are seated in the Conference Center during the 191st Semiannual G...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church announces limited in-person attendance, women’s session for April General Conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it will hold its annual general conference with limited in-person attendance and a women's session on Saturday.
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Artist renderings of the Lindon Utah Temple (left) and Farmington New Mexico Temple (right). (The C...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church announces groundbreaking for temples in Lindon and New Mexico

Groundbreaking dates have been announced for temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah County and New Mexico.
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Artist creating sacred images in dome of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church

Members of the Greek Orthodox community in Utah have recently hired an iconographer to create sacred images for the dome of Prophet Elias Church in Holladay. KSL's Carole Mikita brings us the exclusive story of an ancient art form.
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California state leaders present Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles ...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Church leader honors Mormon Battalion on 175th anniversary

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Mormon Battalion's arrival in San Diego, California this weekend.
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Eliza Pace, KSL TV

Church announces all employees of church education must have temple recommend

The Church Educational System for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that all employees who are members of the church must hold a current temple recommend. 
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KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 22: People rallying in patriotic support of Ukraine walk with a 500 meter l...
Eliza Pace & Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Missionaries temporarily taken out of Ukraine

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that missionaries would be temporarily removed from Ukraine.
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Trucks containing donated supplies from church members are loaded onto a boat bound for the outer i...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Tongan Latter-day Saints on Tongatapu gather, send supplies to outer islands

Some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonga spent two days gathering much-needed supplies for those on the outer islands who were hit hard last week by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. 
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This photo from the Tonga Geological Services shows the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai eruption and th...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Missionaries in Tonga Nuku’alofa Mission safe; no contact yet with Tonga Outer Island Mission

Missionaries serving in the Tonga Nuku'alofa Mission have been reported safe following Saturday's volcanic eruption and ensuing tsunamis in Tonga.
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Eliza Pace, KSL TV

CAIR urges investigation into possible hate crime of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, (CAIR) urged law enforcement to further investigate vandalism of a local church building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Park City, Utah. 
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Provo Missionary Training Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Intellectual ...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Provo MTC implementing additional COVID-19 protocols

The Provo Missionary Training Center will implement additional COVID-19 protocols, including face covering requirements and additional testing after 91 of the center's 588 missionaries tested positive for the virus.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Young missionary dies while serving in the Ivory Coast

A 24-year-old man has died while serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Ivory Coast.
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Madeleine Choir School celebrates 25th anniversary

The young choristers of the Madeleine Choir School are busy preparing to sing for many services this Christmas season, and they are also celebrating an important anniversary year.
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President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks in a video re...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

President Nelson shares message encouraging viewers to uplift, transform lives this Christmas

Church President Russell M. Nelson encouraged everyone to transform lives this Christmas season by reaching out to those who may be waiting for the lights to turn back on.
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Cornelius Omar-James Knight, 22, and Courtney Lee Knight, 18. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Two arrested in shooting that injured Latter-day Saint missionary in Alabama

A man accused of shooting a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary in Alabama has been arrested, according to officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
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The process of removing and cataloging stone for repair and restoration from the eastern towers and...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church leaders announce Salt Lake Temple renovations to be completed in 2025

Renovations on the Salt Lake Temple are estimated to be completed by 2025, according to a statement from The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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