‘We consult, but we don’t lead’ — Top women’s leaders are ‘outsiders’ in the LDS hierarchy
Female ordination may be the only way to erase the gender gap, writer says, but even that doesn’t guarantee equality.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Relief Society General Presidency at General Conference in April 2024 — J. Anette Dennis, left, President Camille N. Johnson and Kristin M. Yee.
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.