COVID clashes show need for unity among Latter-day Saints, apostle says
Church President Russell Nelson and other speakers cover topics from temples to mental illness and social conflicts during two-day General Conference.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Apostle Dale G. Renlund speaks at General Conference on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
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.
Kaitlyn Bancroft is a Innovation Lab reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune. She's previously written for The Spectrum, The Denver Post, The Daily Universe, Deseret News, Church News and the Davis County Clipper. She's also a Utah native and a BYU graduate.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.