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Josh Ellis and Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Angel Moroni statue returns to Salt Lake Temple

Crews have returned the angel Moroni statue to the top of the central east spire, nearly four years after it was removed while the temple undergoes a major seismic and foundational upgrade. 
22 days ago
Crews began the process of demolition on a century-old church meeting house, and the operation was ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

‘It is unacceptable’: Salt Lake City halts demolition of historic church over Easter weekend

Crews began demolition of a historic church in Salt Lake City, but officials brought the operation to a halt after it was discovered the owner did not have the proper permits to do so.
23 days ago
The St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As General Conferenc...
Carole Mikita

Utah Temples: A Conference Special preview

As General Conference weekend approaches, Latter-day Saints look forward to the announcement of new temples somewhere in the world. In recent years, that has included temples in Utah. There will soon be a surprising number in the state, which is the focus of a Conference Special from Carole Mikita who brings us this preview.
24 days ago
Pope Francis waves from a balcony on Easter Sunday. Francis called for an "immediate ceasefire" dur...
Christopher Lamb and Sophie Jeong, CNN

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire as he leads Easter Mass following health concerns

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
24 days ago
Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City....
Eliza Pace

Easter services happening around the state from Good Friday through Easter Sunday

Here are services happening around the state on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Sunday. 
26 days ago
orange and purple sunrise clouds...
Holly Meyer, Associated Press

Easter is March 31 this year. Here’s why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate

Many Christians celebrate Easter sunrise and their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, as the sun rises.
26 days ago
Christians walk the Way of the Cross procession that commemorates Jesus Christ's crucifixion on Goo...
Julia Frankel

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations

Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good Friday procession through the limestone walls of Jerusalem's Old City.
26 days ago
Pope Francis...
Christopher Lamb, CNN

Pope Francis breaks annual Easter tradition

Pope Francis on Thursday has washed the feet of 12 women at a prison in Rome during a ceremony emphasizing humility.
27 days ago
FILE: candles...
Eliza Pace

Calvary Salt Lake to host non-denominational Easter service at Abravanel Hall

Calvary Salt Lake announced a Resurrection Service would be held at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Sunday for Easter. 
29 days ago
The Kirtland Temple, was dedicated by Joseph Smith in 1836. It reopened for tours on Monday, March ...
Daniel Woodruff

‘Definitely memorable’: Utahns travel to Kirtland for temple reopening

The nearly 200-year-old Kirtland Temple welcomed visitors Monday from Utah and beyond, as the building is now under new ownership.
30 days ago
pulpit in white in a white room...
Daniel Woodruff

Kirtland Temple reopens for public tours after Church acquires property

Monday was the first day of tours at the Kirtland Temple after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquired the Ohio property earlier this month.
1 month ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened a new exhibit in the Church History Museum o...
Karah Brackin

New exhibit of Missouri artifacts opens in Church History Museum

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened a new exhibit in the Church History Museum Monday, which will be open to the public until Oct. 26.
1 month ago
Attendees listen to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the 193rd Semiannual General Confe...
Becky Bruce

Music and the Spoken Word has a new voice

The world’s longest-running radio broadcast is getting a new voice.
1 month ago
The Manti Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Dan Rascon

‘I stand in awe’: Church leaders prepare to rededicate historic Manti Utah Temple

The historic Manti Utah Temple is just days away from opening to the public after a two-and-a-half-year renovation.
1 month ago
White stone building on a hill...
Larry D. Curtis

Meticulously restored Manti Utah Temple ready for public open house

The Manti Utah Temple, a jewel of Utah pioneer industry and art, now renovated and restored, is ready to host guests for an open house starting Thursday.
1 month ago
The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services called on the Attorney General to investigate a ...
Andrew Adams

Utah agency calls for investigation into Salt Lake bar’s ‘No Zionists Allowed’ policy

A local bar, Weathered Waves, A Six Sailor Cider Bar, posted a "No Zionists Allowed" policy and has since been under fire.
2 months ago
The Melchizedek Priesthood pulpits on the first floor of the Kirtland Temple. Photograph by Val Bri...
Shara Park

Church historian weighs in on historical acquisition of Kirtland Temple

Church historian Glenn Rawson weighed in on the acquisition of the Kirtland Temple historic sites, documents, and artifacts from the Community of Christ.
2 months ago
The Kirtland Temple was the first temple built by the Saints in the latter days. (The Church of Jes...
Eliza Pace

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquires the Kirtland Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it purchased the Kirtland Temple and several other historic buildings and artifacts from the Community of Christ for an agreed-upon amount. 
2 months ago
Elder Mack Jared Chappell, a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Sa...
Mark Jones

Church missionary dies from unknown medical condition

A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died, according to the church.
2 months ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox speak at the Light the World Giving Machine launch in...
Eliza Pace

Over 600,000 people donated $10.4 million at Giving Machines in 2023

The famous Giving Machines, put on by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received $10.4 million in donations in 2023.
2 months ago
President Stuart Adams speaks at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday. The Senate on Thu...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Clergy protections for child abuse reporting approved by Utah Legislature

The Utah Senate on Thursday approved HB432, which provides legal protection to clergy members who voluntarily report ongoing child abuse or neglect from confessions.
2 months ago
The stage of the Tabernacle Choir as they perform in Manila. (Dan Rascon, KSL News)...
Dan Rascon

Tabernacle Choir performs unforgettable concert in Manila

It was a night not to be forgotten in the Philippines as the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed  its first major concert before thousands of Filipinos at the Mall of Asia’s 9,000 set arena.
2 months ago
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is preparing to perform its last two concerts in the Philippi...
Dan Rascon

Tabernacle Choir prepares to perform at renowned Mall of Asia with Filipino press day

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is preparing to perform its last two concerts in the Philippines with a press day. Afterward, the choir will continue on with its world tour.
2 months ago
The Birmingham England Temple Rendering...
Michael Houck

Church releases location for Vancouver Washington Temple, renderings for England, US temples

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the site location of the Vancouver Washington Temple and artistic renderings for temples in England, Nevada and Texas.
2 months ago

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