Utah & U.S. Religion News

Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado State University is apologizing after derogatory chants directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were heard from parts of the student section during Saturday's football game against BYU.

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Dads don't see themselves as key to their kids' faith. The data says otherwise

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report shows that family is the strongest factor in whether the next generation believes in a higher power.

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Gianluca Semeraro, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap ​the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at ‌a youth event organized by her party.

First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First United Methodist Church celebrated the 120th anniversary of their building in May. The historical building continues to be a place of service, both spiritually and physically.

Grand Blanc Michigan Stake of Church of Jesus Christ to rebuild after devastating fire, shooting

KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Grand Blanc Michigan Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is planning to break ground on a new meetinghouse at the location where one was targeted with arson last year.

Church of Jesus Christ reports a record 90K missionaries; 30K are women

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reached a new record of 90,000 missionaries serving — over 30,000 of them are women.

A rare look inside: Carmelite Monastery opens grounds for annual fair

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once each year, the grounds at the Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent open to the public for the annual Carmelite Fair, a fundraiser that helps support the cloistered nuns who rarely leave the monastery and devote their lives to prayer.

Preserving Salt Lake Temple was 'nothing short of another miracle,' project official says

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A multiyear effort to seismically secure the iconic Salt Lake Temple has been a "miracle" much like the original construction was, a project official noted in a University of Utah lecture.

Understand needs, forge solutions, President Oaks invites at Washington National Cathedral

Ryan Jensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following seven decades as a student of the U.S. Constitution, President Dallin H. Oaks stood in the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday\, and declared the need for common ground in preserving religious freedom.

Holocaust survivor shares her story of trauma, healing and faith

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 900 people came to the University of Utah on Tuesday to listen to the story of Sora Vigorito, a twin who survived the Auschwitz II-Birkenau death camps.

Park City synagogue vandalized; hate-crime enhancement considered

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temple Har Shalom's sign was vandalized just days before Rosh Hashanah, and the Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as criminal mischief while considering whether a hate-crime enhancement could apply.

Smithfield Utah Temple will open to the public next spring ahead of dedication

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Monday that the open house for the Smithfield temple will run from Feb. 25 to March 27, 2027 ahead of the temple's dedication on April 18.

Utah Catholic Conference to gather Catholics from across Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Diocese of Salt Lake City will be hosting the third annual Utah Catholic Conference on Saturday, gathering Catholics from across the state to learn, grow, pray and strengthen their faith together.

Church letter postmarked in 1955 returned to sender

John Ramos, KPIX  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.

First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City teaches about legacy amid ongoing growth

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City has been in the city for more than 150 years. Its Scottish legacy reflects both its current growth and the religion.

Holocaust survivor to speak at University of Utah

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sora Vigorito, the youngest known survivor of Dr. Joseph Mengele's twin experiments during the Holocaust, will speak at the University of Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

2nd round of tickets for Salt Lake Temple Open House will be available next week

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it will be making more tickets available for next year's temple celebration on Sept. 15 and Oct. 1 in an announcement on Tuesday.

Montpelier Temple open house begins with first look inside for media and special guests

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The public open house for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Montpelier, Idaho Temple begins this week, allowing visitors to tour the new building before its dedication.

Cathedral Church of St. Mark welcomes all to worship in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark, which has stood in Salt Lake City for more than 150 years, continues to welcome all to worship.