Apostle David Bednar quizzed on declining LDS growth, same-sex marriage, ‘Under the Banner’
Church leader addresses the National Press Club, details faith’s global humanitarian work, expresses remorse in wake of Texas school shooting.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Latter-day Saint apostle David A. Bednar addresses members of the National Press Club at a luncheon in Washington on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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.