‘Mormon Land’: Why is apostle Dieter Uchtdorf so popular and what kind of church president might he be?
He’s “hopeful, articulate, cool, cosmopolitan and compassionate” — with compelling backstory as a pilot and a two-time refugee.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf visits with players at a Utah football game in 2024.
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.
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.