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A rendering of the exterior of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
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Groundbreaking announced for first temple in this African country
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 31, 2025 01:52 PM MDT
Members in this country currently have to cross the Congo River to get to a temple.
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Historic LDS chapel in Ogden, Utah
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Church reopens historic chapel after 18-month restoration project
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 30, 2025 02:06 PM MDT
It is one of the first buildings in the western United States constructed for the deaf community.
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Latter-day Saint Life
President of the Navajo Nation tours Farmington New Mexico Temple
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 18, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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Four sister missionaries smile after a meeting in Lima, Peru, on October 20, 2018.
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Church reports record global growth in last 12 months
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
In 2024, 308,000 people joined the Church—the highest number of converts in a quarter century.
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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
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Church shares statement of comfort following Texas floods
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 08, 2025 03:52 PM MDT
“There is hope amid the darkness as those of all faiths prepare to rebuild communities and continually encircle those who grieve with arms of love.”
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Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints break ground for the Singapore Temple in southern Singapore on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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Ground broken for Singapore’s first temple
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
July 02, 2025 02:29 PM MDT
More than 500 attendees commemorated this significant milestone.
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Church announces new hymnbook will have about 375 hymns
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
June 04, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.
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A group of people talk in front of the “Book of Mormon Experience” exhibit at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair.
Latter-day Saint Life
Book of Mormon exhibit draws visitors in popular Buenos Aires book fair
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
May 07, 2025 02:10 PM MDT
After its success in North America and Europe, the display arrived in South America for the first time this year.
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The First Presidency expresses condolences after the death of Pope Francis
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 21, 2025 10:07 AM MDT
“We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His courageous and compassionate leadership has blessed countless lives.”
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Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf speaks
Follow the Prophets
Elder Uchtdorf shares powerful, unexpected lesson from the Savior’s final week
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 16, 2025 01:59 PM MDT
Christ’s followers may have felt confused that their deliverer ended up on a cross, but His true mission became clear with the bigger picture.
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President Nelson announces 15 new temples
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 06, 2025 03:51 PM MDT
Today’s announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced—to 382.
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Updated Church handbook now has an AI-powered search assistant
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
March 21, 2025 04:26 PM MDT
The new feature helps members quickly find answers to questions about Church policies.
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New photos of hand-painted details in Salt Lake Temple sealing rooms
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
March 03, 2025 03:56 PM MST
Finish work is underway in the celestial room and adjoining original sealing rooms of the historic temple.
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What the Lehi Utah Temple will look like
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
February 26, 2025 02:16 PM MST
Plans call for a multi-story temple and a new meetinghouse.
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Breaking news: Salt Lake Temple open house announced
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
February 14, 2025 08:58 AM MST
Plus, see newly released photos of the interior of the temple.
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15 more songs added to the Church hymnbook
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
February 13, 2025 09:40 AM MST
Do you recognize any of these songs?
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Church releases statement on immigration
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
January 31, 2025 09:45 AM MST
Read the official statement from the Church.
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Open house and dedication dates for a new Utah temple
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
January 28, 2025 04:35 PM MST
If you live in Utah, mark your calendars!
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In a Church history first, three temples dedicated on the same day
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 20, 2023 02:34 PM MDT
For the first time in Church history, three temples were dedicated on the same day. Find out where:
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Online group scheduling for all temple ordinances now available
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 13, 2023 01:35 PM MDT
The online system for ordinance scheduling previously only allowed group appointments for proxy baptism and sealing ordinances.
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Nigeria
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Locations announced for two temples in Nigeria
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 12, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
The Kona Hawaii Temple also has an updated rendering of what it will look like after its reconstruction.
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Elder Holland recovering at home after hospital stay
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 10, 2023 04:04 PM MDT
As his health improves, Elder Holland says he looks forward to resuming active service in his ministry.
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Photos from inside the newly renovated St. George Utah Temple
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 06, 2023 02:29 PM MDT
The pioneer-era house of the Lord has been closed for extensive renovation since November 2019.
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Updates for new temples coming to Alberta, Canada, and Texas
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 05, 2023 02:38 PM MDT
The Church has released the location of the temple to be built in Lethbridge, Alberta and an exterior rendering of the temple to be built in Austin, Texas.
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