Wear masks in temples at all times, LDS First Presidency says in new letter
President Russell Nelson and his counselors repeat call to get vaccinated against COVID-19, citing pleas from previous church leaders in regards to smallpox and polio.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune)
The Ogden Temple, shown in 2014. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is asking patrons and workers to wear masks in temples at all times and every temple.
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.