Angel Moroni statue returns to Bountiful Temple after spire renovation

SALT LAKE CITY — The Angel Moroni statue was back on top of the LDS Church's Bountiful Utah Temple on Tuesday after a five-month absence due to renovations to the spire.Workers removed the Angel Moroni and stripped the spire to the metal framework in May to repair an airflow problem that allowed moisture buildup, according to ldschurchtemples.org. Workers removed rust and the spire was surrounded by scaffolding all summer.A church spokesman declined to comment on Tuesday.Lightning irrepara