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An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU
Jacob Hess, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.
US charges 30 more in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
Reuters | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday charged 30 more people accused of disrupting a Minnesota church service last month in protest of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
'Bridge between faiths': Interfaith Ramadan event draws cross-section of community reps
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
An interfaith Ramadan event in Sandy, just three days after an attack on the leader of the Utah Islamic Center, drew a cross-section of community representatives.
Tabernacle Choir opens São Paulo world tour stop with powerful performance
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square had its first of four concerts in São Paulo, Brazil, in one of the city's most unique venues: a renovated train station turned into a music hall.
Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The new hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 72 hymns after 12 new hymns, many with Old Testament ties, were added Thursday.
Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Feb. 24 - 10:18 p.m. | Save Story
The imam of the Utah Islamic Center was uninjured in an attack, though his car was hit several times by gunfire, and police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Tabernacle Choir heads to São Paulo for sixth stop on global 'Songs of Hope' Tour
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is traveling thousands of miles away from Salt Lake for the sixth stop on its world tour.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms to take effect.
Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Downtown Salt Lake business leaders and state tourism officials are preparing for what could be the biggest event to happen in Utah since the 2002 Winter Olympics.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, died at 84
Sophia Tareen, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 17 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died. He was 84. Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968.
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, says he feels overwhelmed but feels strengthened by support from family and church leaders.
Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 12 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Elder Clark G. Gilbert was sustained Thursday as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Oaks encourages students to build faith, humility and patience in BYU devotional
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 10 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
President Dallin H. Oaks encouraged students at BYU Tuesday to build faith in his first public address since becoming president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.
Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.
Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel
Associated Press | Updated Feb. 2 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades. The imposing fresco of heaven and hell dominates the Sistine Chapel.
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 2 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
Utah could soon add another state holiday: Good Friday
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 1 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
There are a number of states in the U.S. that recognize Good Friday as a legal holiday, but Utah is not one of them. That could soon change.
