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Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 2 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday morning session of the April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'History of the Saints'
Glenn Rawson | Posted April 2 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
In September 1823, Moroni appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and the marvelous work and a wonder began. As we approach the 200th anniversary of that event, what have we learned about the situation of the Smith Family, and the Prophet Joseph Smith in particular, in 1823, just preceding Moroni's appearance?
How Utah's Brandon Sanderson responded to magazine piece critical of his faith, personality
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Many nondevotees of the fantasy genre may have heard of Brandon Sanderson for the first time last week, when his name went viral for an unusual reason.
General conference special: 'A More Perfect Union'
Angie Denison, KSL | Updated April 1 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
We are the United States of America but today our divisions seem to run deep. Many people from across the political spectrum believe the Constitution is in crisis. From our rights and responsibilities to the guiding principles of the Constitution, join us as we seek understanding in order to form a more perfect union.
Saturday evening session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 1 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday night session of the April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Saturday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 1 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New Young Women presidency announced, along with new counselor for Young Men
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 1 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
A new Young Women general presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was announced on Saturday, along with a new counselor in the Young Men general presidency.
General conference special: 'Shawn Bradley: Strangely Grateful'
Angie Denison, KSL | Posted April 1 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
At 7-foot-6, Shawn Bradley is known for his height and athleticism. He is one of the tallest men in the world, and his 12 seasons in the NBA brought him fame and fortune. Recently a bicycle accident left him paralyzed.
General conference special: 'Book of Mormon Videos: Behind the Scenes'
Angie Denison, KSL | Updated April 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A behind-the-scenes look at season four of the "Book of Mormon Videos" where Jesus Christ visits the Americas. This visual representation of the resurrected Savior's visit and ministry to the people in the Western Hemisphere provides context to the scriptures found in 3rd Nephi in the Book of Mormon.
General conference special: 'I AM: The Journey'
Angie Denison, KSL | Posted April 1 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Several performers and artists from a multicultural community unite to celebrate diversity, art, and the divinity in each of us in a cultural experience that showcases the talents of people from many different backgrounds and provides insight into the solidarity and connection we can feel as a human family.
Saturday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 1 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2023 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: World Report
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Posted April 1 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The April 2023 World Report features stories from Kenya that show how the church's $32 million donation to the World Food Programme is blessing refugees and curbing malnourishment for mothers and children.
Vatican: Pope OK to leave hospital, has pizza, baptizes baby
Frances D'emilio, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Vatican says medical staff confirmed Pope Francis will be discharged on Saturday from the Rome hospital where he is being treated for bronchitis.
10 international singers join Tabernacle Choir for church's general conference
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
In an effort to expand the reach of the Tabernacle Choir, the Church of Jesus Christ invited 10 international members to temporarily join the choir for general conference.
Pope to be hospitalized for days with respiratory infection
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be hospitalized for several days for treatment of a respiratory infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.
Pray for rain: Spanish farmers hold unique Mass amid drought
Emilio Morenatti, Associated Press | Posted March 26 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
In drought-stricken Spain, around 250 villagers brought back the faded practice of a special Mass and procession to pray for rain.
Pope extends sexual abuse law to include lay leaders
Reuters | Posted March 25 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis on Saturday updated rules on dealing with sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding their scope to include lay Catholic leaders and spelling out that both minors and adults can be victims.
Sotheby's hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible
Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press | Posted March 23 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Codex Sassoon is a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible. Sotheby's is putting it up for auction in New York in May for an estimated price of $30 million to $50 million.
Temple Square construction now estimated to be done a year later, in 2026
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 23 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
A new completion date was announced Thursday for construction and renovations at Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The current estimate is now in 2026 instead of 2025.
