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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.
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted April 14 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV has walked in the footsteps of his spiritual father St. Augustine. He is making a pilgrimage to the archaeological ruins in Algeria where the fifth-century titan of early Christianity lived.
'A wonderful celebration': New details shared about the Salt Lake Temple's 2027 public tours
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 13 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Church leaders shared information about the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, including a virtual open house, shuttles, a new visitors' center and volunteer opportunities.
A 'joyful' place for everyone: New Temple Square Visitors' Center opens in May
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated April 13 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
A new Temple Square Visitors' Center opens next month, featuring new full-scale replicas of sacred temple rooms of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ahead of the Salt Lake Temple celebration.
Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted April 13 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo blasted violations of international law in a forceful speech on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member church.
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
Krysta Fauria and Jessie Wardarski, Associated Press | Posted April 12 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
As AI tools designed with religion in mind become increasingly common, many are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith and spiritual guidance.
Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 8 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Charu Das, who owned the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork and started the world-renowned Festival of Colors, was killed in a four-car collision in Springville.
Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 5 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'Shining bright: Brazil's rising generation'
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 5 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Across the vibrant nation of Brazil, a rising generation of youth is igniting hope, strengthening families and inspiring communities with their unwavering faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference
KSL.com staff | Updated April 5 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Saturday morning session of the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 5 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
