Commentary: Another Irish Catholic in Brigham Young’s iconic LDS temple?

The author looks back at Catholic-LDS encounters and forward to touring the renovated Salt Lake Temple.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lights illuminate the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lights illuminate the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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