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Pope Francis, starting 4th week in hospital, showing improvement, Vatican says
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted March 8 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in a hospital for double pneumonia, and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday.
'Covenantal thinking created an American national identity': Religious freedom in America
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News | Posted March 7 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Experts from around the country convened Thursday to discuss the evolution of religious liberty in America at Utah Valley University's annual First Amendment Conference.
Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted March 6 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago.
RootsTech connects people around the world in efforts to discover their family
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated March 6 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
RootsTech, an annual genealogy conference hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch, started Thursday and goes through Saturday.
'Living miracle': Church of Jesus Christ shares Giving Machine donations from 2024
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ said Wednesday its Light the World Giving Machines gave 850,000 visitors the opportunity to donate over 490,000 items through a record number of global nonprofits.
Salt Lake Temple's 2027 open house could bring over 3 million more visitors downtown
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Downtown leaders believe the Salt Lake Temple's six-month open house in 2027 could have a big economic impact for the local economy.
Rachel Platten to share self-discovery journey that led to her 'Fight Song' at RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
Rachel Platten was announced Monday as a RootsTech keynote speaker ahead of the family history conference that starts on Thursday and runs through Saturday.
Pope Francis is in stable condition but 'risk of crisis' remains, Vatican sources say
Christopher Lamb, Sharon Braithwaite and Catherine Nicholls, CNN | Posted March 3 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis is in stable condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican said on Sunday, days after he suffered from a sudden respiratory episode in the hospital where he has been battling double pneumonia.
Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says
Crispian Balmer, Reuters | Posted March 1 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, is in a stable condition and has not had further breathing crises, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says
Joshua McElwee and Alvise Armellini, Reuters | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.
West side of Temple Square, including Assembly Hall and Tabernacle, now open to visitors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday the southwest area of Temple Square is now open to visitors, with refurbished statues and access to the Assembly Hall.
Church says court ruling against Huntsman was a sign of its integrity in use of tithing donations
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
January's unanimous court ruling against James Huntsman's tithing lawsuit was an acknowledgement of the integrity of the use of tithing donations, the Church of Jesus Christ said.
Potential holy days in Utah — Diwali, Good Friday, Eid al-Fitr and Yom Kippur
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would mark a number of days as official state "holy days," including Hindu holiday Diwali, Lunar New Year and significant days on the Christian calendar like Easter Sunday and Good Friday.
Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted Feb. 26 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis has shown a "further, slight improvement" in his medical condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday, in a sign of progress as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.
Church of Jesus Christ releases rendering of future Lehi temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 24 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
A rendering of the Lehi Utah Temple was released Monday by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement,' Vatican says
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Updated Feb. 24 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement," the Vatican said on Monday.
Tabernacle Choir plays before thousands at National Stadium in Lima, Peru
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 24 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
It was a night of celebration, joy, and emotion, in Lima, Peru, as the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square performed before tens of thousands of people at the National Stadium.
'Say some prayers for him': Utah Catholic community reacts to Pope Francis health decline
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 23 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
As news of Pope Francis' critical condition spreads, Utah Catholics are reflecting on his 12-year papacy.
