Latter-day Saint leaders break with tradition on temples
The first new temple announced during Dallin Oaks’ presidency comes outside of General Conference — and not personally from him.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dallin H. Oaks gives his concluding sermon at General Conference in October.
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.
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