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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Angel Moroni atop The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bountiful Temple is pictured on Friday, July 18, 2025.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Angel Moroni atop The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bountiful Temple is pictured on Friday, July 18, 2025.

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