‘Mormon Land’: How this apostle hoped to keep ‘old men’ from running the church
Historian explains why and how Hugh B. Brown pushed for emeritus status at age 70 for all top LDS leaders.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Members of the First Presidency sustain Dallin H. Oaks as the new president of the church at the latest General Conference.
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.