News Releases
News for Temples in Canada and the US
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the location of two temples in the U.S.: the Des Moines Iowa and the Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Both houses of the Lord were announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the concluding session of general conference in April 2024. “Understanding the spiritual privileges...
The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ
This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Salta Argentina Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public
President Oaks Dedicates Urdaneta Philippines Temple
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency, returned April 28 to the Southeast Asia nation where he once served as Area President to dedicate the Urdaneta Philippines Temple — the Church’s 190th worldwide and third in the Philippines.
BYU Gives Distinguished Friend from India an Honorary Degree for Promoting Peace
Brigham Young University bestowed an honorary doctoral degree on Revered Professor Dr. Vishwanath Karad during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Elder Gong invites Nearly 7,000 Graduates to Become ‘Your Best BYU Self’
During BYU’s 2024 commencement, Elder Gerrit W. Gong shared experiences from his own freshman year at BYU and what it means to become “your best BYU self,” — an invitation he extended repeatedly throughout his remarks to graduates.
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How the Church of Jesus Christ Is Helping Displaced Women and Children in Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving US$6 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to help nearly 85,000 refugees in Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Global Youth Service Day Unites Southern California Youth in Acts of Kindness
Over 240 youth from various parts of Southern California converged for a Global Youth Service Day event in Huntington Beach. Organized by JustServe High School Clubs, this gathering saw participation from over 80 different schools.
The Cobán Guatemala Temple Is Open for Public Tours
The Cobán Guatemala Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin welcoming the public to come and participate in an open house beginning Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, May 11, 2024, excluding Sundays.
Sites Released for Three Temples in Florida and Utah