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Quakers cite religious liberty in lawsuit against immigration raids on churches
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 2 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
A group of Quakers is challenging the Trump administration's immigration policy on the grounds of religious liberty.
Unanimous 9th Circuit panel dismisses Huntsman tithing lawsuit
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 31 - 3:49 p.m. | Save Story
A panel of 11 judges in the 9th Circuit issued a unanimous ruling Friday dismissing James Huntsman's lawsuit seeking the return of $5 million he donated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
'Love, law and family unity': Church of Jesus Christ issues immigration statement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 30 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on immigration Thursday, saying its guiding principles on the matter center on 'love, law and family unity."
Open house, dedication dates announced for Syracuse Utah Temple, the 31st in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated on June 8, after an open house in May, the church announced Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at 2025's RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A gold medal couple, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Elder Neil L. Andersen and others will share messages at the 2025 RootsTech family history conference in March.
Humanitarian collaboration celebrated between Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 22 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists have worked together on 330 separate projects in 85 countries, and representatives from each church met to celebrate.
Nothing Bundt Cakes now requires stores to open on Sundays. Some franchisees are furious
Ramishah Maruf, CNN | Updated Jan. 20 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery chain is now requiring that all stores be open a minimum of five hours on Sundays.
What the judge did in Friday's federal court hearing about Latter-day Saint tithing
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 18 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge blitzed lawyers on both sides with questions Friday during a three-hour hearing in a lawsuit brought by 13 people asking for the return of tithing they donated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman And Sam Mednick, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday morning. Families of hostages held in Gaza are bracing for news of loved ones, while Palestinians prepare to receive freed detainees.
Bill would prevent some Utah franchise locations from being forced to open on Sundays
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
State Rep. Ken Ivory has proposed a bill that would add protections for some Utah franchise owners who want to close their stores on Sundays.
Church of Jesus Christ partners with Silicon Slopes to package 1 million meals for food bank
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered with Silicon Slopes through JustServe to host a unique service project of packing 1 million meals to be given to the Utah Food Bank.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at second Trump inauguration
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony next week, Choir president Mike Leavitt confirmed.
Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
Andrea Shalal, Reuters | Updated Jan. 12 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said.
2 new billboards in Utah call for support of Jewish Americans, end to antisemitism
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
As you drive north on I-15 into Salt Lake City it is likely that you will see the words "Standing against antisemitism is standing with America," popping off of a bright pink background.
Church of Jesus Christ asks local children's Primary groups to plan yearly service projects
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited its Primary organizations around the world to plan yearly service projects, expanding a history of children's service in the church.
Gov. Cox: Utahns can give hope to the nation
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
On the eve of his second inauguration, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood at a church pulpit to deliver a sermon on the spiritual foundation of good governance.
Fewer Christians, more 'nones': Congress' new religious breakdown
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Updated Jan. 6 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
As a growing share of U.S. adults turns away from religion, Christianity still thrives in one American institution: the U.S. Congress.
Salt Lake City church asks public's help to restore stained glass windows
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
The historic First United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City is asking for the public's help in raising money to restore its stained glass windows.
