Utah & U.S. Religion News

Registration opens for Tabernacle Choir's Christmas Concert tickets

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The form to register for the random ticket selection for this year's Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert is open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 15 on the choir website.

Provo Community Church gathering funds for renovation, restoration

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo Community Church has been undergoing renovations for the past six years. Church leaders say they are still only about 10% of the way to their goal.

Churches celebrate All Saints' Day after Halloween

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after All Hallows Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, some churches across the world are celebrating All Saints' Day.

Former church building in Rush Valley prepares to reopen as museum

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Clover Ward meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was restored over a period of five years, thanks to more than 4,000 hours of volunteer labor, spearheaded by John and Carol Cluff.

Popemobile exhibition unveiled at the Vatican featuring the vehicle used since 1930

Francesco Sportelli And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 11:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile. The now-iconic vehicle has allowed popes to get close to the faithful at home and abroad for nearly a century.

Pamela Atkinson remembered: 'A living embodiment' of Christlike love

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family, friends and dignitaries gathered to remember Pamela Atkinson on Friday, with many calling her a "living embodiment" of Christlike love.

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican on Friday confirmed the Chicago-born Leo submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago.

8 new hymns make 90 in 'Hymns for Home and Church' as cover is released, printing begins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Be Thou My Vision" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" are two already well-known songs in Thursdays new batch of hymns for "Hymns for Home and Church."

Catholic church hosts diaconate anniversary mass after 50 years of service

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Terese of the Child Jesus will be hosting a diaconate anniversary mass for Deacon Stan Stott at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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Groundbreaking announced for Lehi temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that Elder John A. McCune, from the Utah Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking for the Lehi Utah Temple on Dec. 5.

Get a taste of Greece at historic Pocatello church's Fall Fest

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both longtime fans of Greek food and first-timers can enjoy authentic Greek food at Pocatello's Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, friends and community on Nov. 7.

For Dallas Jenkins, the end of 'The Chosen' brings relief and gratitude

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 527 days of filming, Dallas Jenkins felt a weighty pressure lift when "The Chosen" wrapped production in late September.

Second oldest congregation in Utah continues to serve Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Congregational Church is the first church outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be founded in Utah. More than a century later, the congregation still thrives.

Pope's lung cancer is a reminder that nonsmokers can be at risk. What to know

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery are good reminders that even those who never smoked can get lung cancer, too.

First Presbyterian Church to host 40th annual Scottish heritage events

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City is honoring its Scottish heritage by hosting the 40th annual Scottish Festival on Saturday. The next day, the church will hold the Kirkin' o' th' Tartan.

Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 22 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two churches next to Smith Entertainment Group's planned downtown district still have concerns about the project, while the company said it is trying to be collaborative in the process.

Pope Leo will not need further therapy after his operation, doctors say

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

​Pope Leo XIV will not need any ‌further therapy after undergoing ⁠lung ​cancer surgery ⁠last week, ‌his doctors ‌said in a statement ⁠released ⁠by the Vatican on Wednesday.

After painting portraits of 183 fallen missionaries, Utah artist honors couple who helped make it possible

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

JR Johansen has painted 183 portraits of fallen missionaries. For the past 11 years, Johansen has spent countless hours in his backyard studio.

Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV has thanked the faithful in St. Peter's Square for their prayers after his hospitalization for lung surgery. Speaking from a window overlooking the square, he said he would gradually resume his activities with God's help.