LDS Church isn’t requiring missionaries in Utah to be vaccinated
The faith encourages its members to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s example and be inoculated against COVID-19, but says it’s an individual decision.
(Rick Egan | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wear face masks in Salt Lake City in April 2020. The church isn't requiring its missionaries to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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.
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.