Remembering the historic day LDS Church President Russell Nelson met with Pope Francis
The face-to-face audience in 2019 marked the first time the top leaders of the two global faiths had met.
(The Vatican) Pope Francis welcomes President Russell M. Nelson to the Vatican on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Francis died Monday at age 88.
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.
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.