Peggy Fletcher Stack

Religion reporter

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.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Angel Moroni statue is pulled from atop the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2020 as the iconic building undergoes extensive renovation. The LDS Church remains a dominant force in Utah, even as the state's faith landscape grow richer and more diverse.

The Tribune has been connected to Mormonism since its beginning. But as Utah grows more diverse, will that continue?

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | April 17, 2021, 10:28 p.m.

(Keith Johnson | Tribune file photo) Apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf and his wife, Harriet, wave to the congregation at the conclusion of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Oct. 7, 2018, in Salt Lake City.

Family of Dieter Uchtdorf donated to Biden, other Democrats in LDS apostle’s name

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | David Noyce | April 14, 2021, 4:18 p.m.

(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)

They make up most of the adult LDS membership. So why do they feel like outsiders? Because they’re single.

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | April 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

(Photo courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Russell M. Nelson wears a mask as he greets those tuning in virtually for the start of General Conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

LDS General Conference recap: Speakers address politics, racism, cyberbullying, abortion, inclusion and more

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | Scott D. Pierce | Kathy Stephenson | David Noyce | April 5, 2021, 6:27 p.m.

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Apostle Gary E. Stevenson speaks at General Conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Latter-day Saint apostles denounce racist attacks, cyberbullying and abortion

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | Kathy Stephenson | David Noyce | April 5, 2021, 12:25 a.m.

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Children sing as part of an international choir at General Conference on Easter Sunday, April 4. 2021.

Latest from Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Nelson announces new temples, Oaks expounds on Constitution

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | Scott D. Pierce | David Noyce | April 4, 2021, 11:37 p.m.

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President Russell M. Nelson arrives at the priesthood session of General Conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

We can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Russell M. Nelson tells Latter-day Saints

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | Kathy Stephenson | David Noyce | April 4, 2021, 3:27 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Women were the first to see Christ after he was resurrected, and that story is represented on the walls and stained glass within the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as seen on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Women were the first to witness Christ’s resurrection. Why that still matters to Utah’s female faith leaders.

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | April 3, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

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The church General Handbook is being updated online.

Latter-day Saint leaders issue new warnings about survivalism and affinity fraud

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | April 2, 2021, 1:52 p.m.

(Rick Egan | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wear face masks in Salt Lake City in April 2020. The church isn't requiring its missionaries to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

LDS Church isn’t requiring missionaries in Utah to be vaccinated

By Peggy Fletcher Stack | March 27, 2021, 12:14 a.m.