(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox, right, declared Sept. 9, 2024, “President Russell M. Nelson Day” in Utah. Cox and his wife, Abby, shared the news with President Russell M. Nelson in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.
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.