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Madeleine Choir School celebrates 30 years with immersive opera depicting Noah's ark
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 2 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Cathedral of the Madeleine will soon be transformed by music, costumes and spectacle as the choir performs a community opera embodying hope and renewal, just in time for the spring season of rebirth.
Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted May 2 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works.
Women encouraged to invite Christ in at BYU Women's Conference
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
This week is the 50th anniversary of BYU Women's Conference. Attendees can hear messages from Relief Society President Camille N. Johnson and Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
2 Jewish men stabbed in London; police treat attack as terrorism
Sam Tobin and Sarah Young, Reuters | Updated April 29 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in what police said was being treated as a terrorist incident.
President Henry B. Eyring to dedicate Lindon Utah Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Henry B. Eyring will dedicate the Lindon Utah Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Tuesday. The temple will be dedicated on May 3 at 11 a.m.
Former child bride of polygamous leader shares her story following Netflix documentary
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 26 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
When Ruth Johnson was 14, she became polygamous leader Sam Bateman's seventh wife. Bateman is in prison and is the subject of a new documentary.
Trump support drops in Utah, driven by religious voters
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 26 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
New polling shows President Donald Trump's approval ratings are sinking in the Beehive State, mostly thanks to flagging support among Republicans and religious voters.
Creators talk about new experiences at the Temple Square Visitors' Center opening in May
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 26 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Sculptor Christian Bolt and producer Donna Lawrence with THG Creative speak about their experiences creating new exhibits for the Temple Square Visitors' Center.
BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
As Brigham Young University graduates walked Thursday, it came with a record: President Shane Reese reported that 91% of graduates said their time at BYU strengthened their faith.
Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 20 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Ephraim Utah Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 11, with an open house from Sept. 2 to Sept. 19.
Church of Jesus Christ files trademark complaint against podcaster for alleged imitation of brands
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted April 20 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
A trademark dispute is headed to the courts after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and podcaster John Dehlin failed to reach a solution after five months of negotiations.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new Young Women class names, new temple location
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ announced new names Monday for its young women's groups and also announced Sunday the location of another temple it plans to build.
'Music and the Spoken Word' reaching millions across Africa
Deanie Wimmer and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted April 19 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced "Music and the Spoken Word" will now be broadcast to 17 countries in Africa on a weekly basis.
Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The "Secret Life" of Latter-day Saint husbands? Early mornings and acts of service.
'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 18 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
How much impact does a single person have? That's the question a Switzerland-based choreographer sought to answer in a new contemporary ballet for the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
Reuters | Posted April 16 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.
Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 14 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
BYU presidents past and present, including President Dallin H. Oaks, were honored at an annual Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce ceremony on Tuesday.
Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo, explains his reason for posting criticized meme
Will Weissert, Josh Boak and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Updated April 14 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran. Trump told reporters Monday that he wasn't sorry for responding to Leo's public comments.
