Editor’s note: This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has bought a cherished piece of its history: the Kirtland Temple. On ...
Another bill that could open the door to religion in Utah schools is making its way through the Utah Legislature. The Utah House on Friday voted 56-13 to pass HB514, a bill that would give school districts the option to allow volunteer chaplains in their schools to help provide emotional ...
The Provo Utah Temple, which will begin reconstruction on Saturday, will be renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the new name for the more than 50-year-old temple Tuesday. The reconstruction of Provo’s first temple was ...
The Provo Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be closing at the end of the day on Saturday, as the temple’s reconstruction will begin shortly. The reconstruction will be a complete architectural redesign, updating the temple from its unique round base with a ...
A bill to make Utah the next state to adopt its own version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act has won approval from the Senate — after the bill was altered to include language making clear it’s not meant to conflict with previously legalized discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ ...
More than 800 construction workers gathered Tuesday to celebrate the last reinforcing steel pyramid on top of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nearly four years ago, the spires of the temple were removed as part of the building’s renovation plans, ...
Utah hasn’t been successful in regulating an exception that allows clergy members to promise secrecy for anything they learn during confession, even suspected child abuse. But, a bill trying to give them the option to report as well as liability protection if they do now has the support of ...
Utah may be the next state to adopt its own version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to allow Utahns to challenge government regulations they believe interfere with their constitutional right to religious freedom. The bill, SB150, easily cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday, ...
The newest member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' top governing body said every faith — including his — must do more to protect victims of sexual abuse and help facilitate a healing process. Last month, Patrick Kearon, 62, became the first new member since 2018 named ...
The Orem Utah Temple was dedicated on Sunday, making it Utah County’s sixth operating Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. The dedication was done by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who said the new temple “marks a milestone in the ...
