(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) President Russell M. Nelson addresses the congregation at the close of the gala celebrating his 95th birthday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Conference Center on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Nelson has been a transformative president since he took over in January 2018.
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.