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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
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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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Here’s how to watch President Nelson’s 100th birthday celebration next week
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 03, 2023 01:15 PM MDT
A special birthday broadcast in honor of President Russell M. Nelson will be shown on Monday, September 9, 2024—his 100th birthday—at 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
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Church announces new General Handbook updates
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
September 01, 2023 02:08 PM MDT
More than 15 items in the Church’s General Handbook have been updated as of August 31, 2023. Here are some of the biggest changes:
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Elder Bednar dedicates Joseph and Emma Smith’s Kirtland home
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
August 29, 2023 08:13 AM MDT
Joseph and Emma’s time in the home was longer than they lived anywhere else together before Joseph was killed in 1844.
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Manhattan New York Temple closing for renovations in 2024
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
August 29, 2023 08:05 AM MDT
Renovations to the Manhattan New York Temple are expected to begin in 2024 and be completed in approximately three years.
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Singers needed for the Church’s new hymnbook audio tracks
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
August 23, 2023 09:00 AM MDT
Latter-day Saint singers of all ages are needed for the audio version of the new hymnbook. Applications are due September 17, 2023.
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What does the McAllen Texas Temple look like inside?
By  Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
August 22, 2023 04:00 PM MDT
See the first official interior photos of the McAllen Texas Temple, the Church’s fifth temple in the Lone Star State.
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