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Permanent deacon in Salt Lake Diocese approaches 50 years serving Catholic Church
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Deacon Stan Stott was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church on Dec. 26, 1976. Nearly 50 years later, he says he's still enjoying it.
How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
Deepa Bharath, Associated Press | Posted July 19 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk from Texas, has been thrust into the spotlight after leading the Walk for Peace. And yet, he said he doesn't want the attention.
Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
Mount Olympus is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press | Posted July 18 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.
Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an exterior rending for the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, which was announced in April 2025.
90th annual Obon festival gathers more than a thousand attendees in Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 11 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
More than a thousand attendees gathered for the 90th annual Obon Festival hosted by the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple. Families gathered for an afternoon and evening of music, dancing and fun.
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 8 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Buddhist Temple will be hosting the 90th annual Obon festival, a free community event geared around honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Legendary coach Andy Reid helped deliver a message of unity and patriotism during a special broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word honoring America's 250th anniversary.
Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 5 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The five-day Nazarene Youth Conference will send 10,000+ high school students across Salt Lake County to worship together, build discipleship and practice community service.
Pope Leo XIV urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted July 4 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV marked America 250 on Saturday with an appeal to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter sent to his home country as he visited Italy's migrant frontline island of Lampedusa.
FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.
Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 4 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
While many Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks, Jewish Americans have a quieter celebration on the eve of their Shabbat, their day of rest.
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted July 4 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.
Church of Jesus Christ announces 'unified fast' of gratitude for religious liberty
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 2 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited its members to participate in "unified fast" of gratitude this holiday weekend.
Salt Lake Temple ready for seismic activity
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the Salt Lake Temple was officially prepared for seismic activity after the removal of base isolator plates.
Church of Jesus Christ volunteers deliver care kits after Venezuela earthquakes
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a humanitarian response expected to benefit more than 23,500 people after earthquakes struck multiple locations in Venezuela.
Utah Symphony, Church of Jesus Christ call for pioneer-era instruments
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
"Pioneer Fiddles: The Soundtrack of the Gathering to Zion" will showcase family instruments with a connection to Utah history.
