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'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 3 - 4:34 p.m.
Church historians speak about a new book called "Rise up and speak: Selected discourses of Eliza R. Snow," published by the Church Historian's Press and announced on Tuesday.
A week of joy and music: Tabernacle Choir's Brazil tour ends in São Paulo
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 1 - 10:30 p.m.
The world tour to São Paulo wrapped up on Sunday night for the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, which has spent the past week performing in Brazil.
Utah leaders react to US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:17 p.m.
Utah leaders reacted to the news of the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU
Jacob Hess, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m.
One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.
Tabernacle Choir opens São Paulo world tour stop with powerful performance
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:34 p.m.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square had its first of four concerts in São Paulo, Brazil, in one of the city's most unique venues: a renovated train station turned into a music hall.
Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:11 p.m.
The new hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 72 hymns after 12 new hymns, many with Old Testament ties, were added Thursday.
Tabernacle Choir heads to São Paulo for sixth stop on global 'Songs of Hope' Tour
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 11:17 a.m.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is traveling thousands of miles away from Salt Lake for the sixth stop on its world tour.
Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:14 p.m.
Downtown Salt Lake business leaders and state tourism officials are preparing for what could be the biggest event to happen in Utah since the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:02 p.m.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, says he feels overwhelmed but feels strengthened by support from family and church leaders.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 5:35 p.m.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert was sustained Thursday as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Oaks encourages students to build faith, humility and patience in BYU devotional
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 12:36 p.m.
President Dallin H. Oaks encouraged students at BYU Tuesday to build faith in his first public address since becoming president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m.
The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.
Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:01 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 4:47 p.m.
Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m.
The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.
'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 11:31 a.m.
A family who escaped the horrific attack on a Latter-day Saint congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, says they believe divine intervention saved their lives.
March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.
Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m.
The Spanish Fork Temple will be built across from Maple Mountain High School, according to an announcement on Monday from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:17 p.m.
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the church's new Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday.
America Gives aims for record volunteerism in 2026, with Church of Jesus Christ as a partner
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:57 a.m.
Residents nationwide are invited to get involved in their communities and make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in the country's history to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:46 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.
Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 4:05 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' institute program has grown in the last 100 years from a single building in Idaho to over 2,700 locations in 170 countries around the world.
Latter-day Saint missionary from Salem dies of unknown cause in New Mexico
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:25 p.m.
A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Salem serving in New Mexico died Saturday of an unknown medical cause, church officials said.
