Religion

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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Left to right: Elder Paul B. Pieper, a General Area Seventy and President of the North America Sout...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Church leaders rededicate the Mesa Arizona Temple

The Mesa Arizona Temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was rededicated Sunday, following several years of renovation work on the structure and grounds.
2 years ago
Rabbi Avremi Zippel of the Chabad Lubavitch of Utah lights a Menorah in Salt Lake City....
Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Local leaders come together to commemorate Hanukkah, take stand against hate

As Hanukkah nears its end, local leaders gathered in Salt Lake City to raise awareness and understanding of multiple minority groups. They told KSL they wanted to take a stand against the darkness of hate by coming together Sunday night to bring light into the world.
2 years ago
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Merri Moeller, KSL TV

Missionary in serious but stable condition after being shot multiple times

An 18-year-old missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being shot multiple times at the Birmingham Stake Center.
2 years ago
Renderings of the Provo Utah and Smithfield Utah temples. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Church releases exterior renderings for Provo, Smithfield temples

Renderings for the Provo Utah and Smithfield Utah temples have been released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3 years ago
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Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Dozens of missionaries in the Mexico Torreon Mission return to work after being robbed, terrorized by two gunmen

Dozens of Missionaries in the Mexico Torreon Mission are back at work after being robbed and terrorized by two gunmen last Friday.
3 years ago
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Merri Moeller & Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Missionaries, president safe after robbery at mission conference in Mexico

Dozens of missionaries attending a zone conference in Torreón, Mexico are safe and largely unharmed after gunmen robbed them, according to a church spokesperson.
3 years ago
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Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

Private collection of Church documents, including 3 first-edition copies of ‘Book of Mormon’ for sale

A private collection of letters, documents, books and art relating to Utah's religious and old-west history -- including three first edition copies of "The Book of Mormon" -- is for sale.
3 years ago
Pocatello Idaho Temple (Courtesy: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Church leaders dedicate the Pocatello Idaho Temple

The newest temple in Idaho for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was dedicated Sunday.
3 years ago
Missionaries of the Ethiopia Addis Ababa Mission prepare to leave Ethiopia on Nov. 5, 2021. (The Ch...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Latter-day Saints missionaries transferred out of Ethiopia due to civil unrest

Sixty missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been transferred out of Ethiopia "due to growing concerns about civil unrest" in the country.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Christmas lights, activities returning to Temple Square for 2021 season

Temple Square will be open to the public this Christmas season with displays, limited lights and other activities this year.
3 years ago
Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in downtown Salt ...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Family History Library extending hours in Salt Lake City

The FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City is adding additional hours to its schedule as it moves into Phase 2 reopening plans. 
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

‘Light the World’ giving machines return for 2021 Christmas season

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' popular red giving machines will return to 10 locations across the United States this Christmas season, beginning Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

New art exhibit in SLC features female Latter-day Saint artists

A new art exhibit exclusively features the works of Latter-day Saint women artists, making a statement about the Divine Feminine.
3 years ago
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Garna Mejia, KSL TV

50th anniversary celebration held for The Genesis Group

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Genesis Group, an organization dedicated to serving Black members of the Church. Through several voices, the Tabernacle at Temple Square came to life Saturday evening.
3 years ago
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Carole Mikita, KSL TV

The Genesis Group celebrates 50th anniversary

Black Latter-day Saints are marking a milestone this weekend with a musical tribute at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. It is a celebration of the history of The Genesis Group.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Site location announced for Ephraim Utah Temple

The temple, which will serve more than 31,000 Latter-day Saints in the area, will be built on a 9.16-acre site located at the intersection of 200 North and 400 East in Ephraim.
3 years ago
Portraits of the deceased missionaries that JR Johansen has painted. (KSL TV)...
Dan Rascon & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Veteran says painting missionaries who have died helped save his own life

There was a joyous and emotional gathering in the small town of Huntsville over the weekend involving a special group of people who have lost missionaries. They were brought together by a Vietnam vet who wanted to make a difference in the life of others through his paintings, which in turn, he said, has saved his life.
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Oct. 2021 General Conference concludes with temple announcement

The 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has come to a close. The fifth and final session ended Sunday afternoon with the announcement of 13 new temples to be built.
3 years ago
FILE: The Conference Center. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

13 new temples announced during General Conference

The locations of 13 new temples were announced during the 191st Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3 years ago

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