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Utah imam raises concerns about Islamophobia after deadly San Diego shooting
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 19 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah imam said a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque Monday was not shocking news as he raised concerns about rising Islamophobia in the U.S.
'Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
Jana Winter, Helen Coster and Matt Silverstein, Reuters | Updated May 19 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
"Anti-Islamic writings" were found in a vehicle connected to the two ​teenage suspects in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people.
Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will compete in a primary election against a critic who has drawn backlash over past comments regarding members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 18 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video highlighting the Missionary Training Center in Provo as it prepares to open 55 new missions.
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves
Julie Watson, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Police say a shooting at a San Diego mosque has killed three men and both shooters are dead. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the shooters were believed to be teens.
Historic Salt Lake City church celebrates 120th anniversary
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
One of Salt Lake City's historical churches celebrated a major milestone this weekend.
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Julie Watson and Morgan Lee, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
Indigenous leaders say that in the Trump administration's rush to build border walls, contractors are desecrating Native American sacred places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday it is building its 385th temple in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed is to handle the invocations at three public meetings in Utah this week as part of his efforts to foster religious understanding.
Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
Curtis Booker and Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
Elder W. Mark Bassett, a general authority seventy, died on Monday, according to church officials.
Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Guest artists who will join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at the "Songs of Hope Benefit Concert" in California include Donny Osmond.
Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 11 - 6:10 a.m. | Save Story
The growing confluence of religion and the public classroom has snagged broad attention, both nationally and in Utah.
8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral
John Raby, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute at a funeral Saturday to eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month in Louisiana.
President Oaks tours Salt Lake Temple following April surgery
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 11:57 a.m. | Save Story
President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors toured the Salt Lake Temple Friday as a six-year renovation project moves forward to a six-month public open house next year.
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
John Seewer, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Joni Lamb, who cofounded one of the world's largest Christian TV networks with her late husband, died Thursday after suffering from serious health issues. She was 65.
Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.
National Day of Prayer brings Utahns together for hope and reflection in Provo
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:54 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo church hosted a National Day of Prayer event, offering song, reflection and hope.
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Updated May 7 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV and Secretary of State Marco Rubio jointly committed at a meeting on Thursday to improving relations between the Vatican and Washington.
