(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are introduced on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, before giving individualized insights into plans for extensive temple renovations set to close the temple Dec. 29, 2019, through 2024. Parts of the Temple Square Plaza are also set to be renovated.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.