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Blake Moore leads effort to protect religious groups
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted March 31 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Blake Moore is pushing for increased protections for religious groups to maintain their tax-exempt status even if the organization does not comply with public policy.
Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced updates to its Sunday class schedule to enhance gospel learning.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.
Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 29 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Over a thousand people showed up to the short walk on Sunday, while singing hymns and waving palm fronds, that ended with a devotional near the Lindon Utah Temple.
Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV says no one can use God to justify war, and he's praying especially for Christians in the Middle East.
Aboriginal Australian artists share faith through Salt Lake exhibit
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 27 - 6:34 a.m. | Save Story
Artists from Australia are bringing culture, faith, and storytelling to Salt Lake City through a unique art exhibit at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Salt Lake City approves downtown street closures for 2027 temple open house
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 25 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A few street segments in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed for half of 2027 under an ordinance that city leaders approved Tuesday for the Salt Lake Temple open house.
Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, Vatican says
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted March 24 - 7:59 a.m. | Save Story
The Vatican said on Tuesday that Catholics can receive transplants of animal tissues to address medical conditions, as procedures involving genetically modified pig or cow organs continue to advance.
Same name: This David Bednar is a star pitcher for Team USA
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
A note is posted above the Wikipedia bio of Team USA pitching hero David Bednar: "Not to be confused with Latter-day Saint Apostle David A. Bednar," and for good reason.
New interactive children's exhibit teaches about the Salt Lake Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A children's exhibit titled "A Firm Foundation" celebrates the original construction and current renovation of the Salt Lake Temple at the Church History Museum.
'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.
Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid, as dispute rages over Kabul bombing target
Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Ariba Shahid, Reuters | Updated March 18 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on Wednesday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move.
Women and men can serve in Sunday School presidencies, Church of Jesus Christ says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 18 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Sunday School presidencies can now be created of either all men or all women, following an update to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints handbook released Wednesday.
'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 17 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
In the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.
184 years of Relief Society: General President Camille Johnson ministers in Eurasia
Carole Mikita, KSL | Updated March 16 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating its 184th anniversary.
Church's First Presidency shares Easter message
Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News | Posted March 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
With Easter approaching, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video on Sunday sharing their testimonies of Jesus Christ.
The unlikely story of the election of the first American pope
Christopher Lamb, CNN | Updated March 14 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
The notion that no cardinal from the U.S. could ever be elected pope was ingrained into Catholic Church thinking, particularly in the Vatican. But that changed in the most recent conclave.
