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President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks during a press conference in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 19, 2019 about renovations to the Salt Lake Temple and grounds.
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President Nelson details plans for Salt Lake Temple during its 4-year closure for renovation

President Russell M. Nelson announced on April 19 that the Salt Lake Temple will close for approximately four years.
Rendering view inside the north gate of Temple Square showing the top of the skylight over the recommend desk entry.
Temples Frequently asked questions about the Church's Salt Lake Temple announcement By Trent Toone
Current view of Temple Square.
Temples Iconic Salt Lake Temple to open its doors to the world after 4-year renovation By Jason Swensen
Debbie Matheson, left, and McKenna Reynolds try on a dresses in preparation to sing with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during a rehearsal in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 12, 2019. Four people have been selected through social media to sing with the choir.
Members Singing with Tabernacle Choir was no joke, contest winners say By Trent Toone
The Seine flows under the Pont Au Double bridge next to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Thursday, April 18, 2019. Nearly $1 billion has already poured in from ordinary worshippers and high-powered magnates around the world to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a massive fire. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Leaders & Ministry President Nelson sends message of comfort to Pope Francis after Notre Dame fire By Danielle Christensen
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New temple presidents and matrons called to serve in Nauvoo, Fiji, Paris, Japan and other areas around the world
The following 16 new temple presidents and matrons have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in November.
Nauvoo Temple June 22nd, 2002. Allred/photo (Submission date: 06/23/2002)
Global
'Our hearts are with beloved Paris': Sister Sharon Eubank shares hopeful post after Notre Dame fire
By Aubrey Eyre
Like many around the world who watched as smoke and flames destroyed the roof of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris on Monday, April 15, members of the Church took to social media this week to share in mourning the loss of the cathedral.
Temples
Dedicatory prayer highlights symbolism on DR Congo temple, blesses those who are suffering
Following is the prayer offered by Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to dedicate the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Elder Dale G. Renlund, left, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducts the cornerstone ceremony of the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple, assisted by Elder Larry Y. Wilson, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The cornerstone ceremony symbolizes the completion of the temple and its readiness to be dedicated for sacred use.
Global
Hope from ashes: Why the Notre Dame fire is a symbol of rebirth during Holy Week
By Aubrey Eyre
Flames engulfed the historic cathedral of Notre Dame on Monday, April 15 in Paris. But faith and hope in Jesus Christ bring the community together in a time of mourning.
Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. Massive plumes of yellow brown smoke is filling the air above Notre Dame Cathedral and ash is falling on tourists and others around the island that marks the center of Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Temples
What Church leaders and members are saying about the new temple in DR Congo
By Scott Taylor
Local leaders from Kinshasa comment on what the new temple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo means to members there.
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy, with his wife, Sister Claudia Hamilton, participate in the cornerstone ceremony of the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple, along with the members of the Africa Southeast Area Presidency — Elder Joseph W. Sitati, Elder S. Mark Palmer, Elder Joni L. Koch — and their wives.
Temples
Temple dedication 'a dream' for Latter-day Saints in DR Congo — here are highlights from the event
By Scott Taylor
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in three sessions on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Latter-day Saints gather outside the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple on its dedication day, Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Temples
Elder Renlund invites youth in DR Congo to dedicate their 'whole life' to the Savior
By Scott Taylor
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles underscored the importance of the temple during a Saturday afternoon youth devotional held in anticipation of the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple dedication.
With the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo in the background, youth pose for a photo prior to an afternoon devotional with Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Living Faith
Music and the Spoken Word: Peacocks, people and 'our glorious potential'
Music and the Spoken Word is shared by Lloyd Newell during the weekly Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcast.
peacock trying to impress female
Leaders & Ministry
'Remember and never forget': Elder Holland teaches graduates how to have guaranteed happiness
By Jason Swensen
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland challenged BYU-Idaho students to always be valiant in their lives and to remember good, worthy and eternal things.
Elder Holland speaks at the commencement.
Leaders & Ministry
Lessons from Elder Stevenson: Creating a vision and maintaining a balance for one's life
By Aubrey Eyre
Speaking at the 132nd commencement ceremony for LDS Business College, Elder Gary E. Stevenson told graduates about the importance of finding a vision for one's life and maintaining a balance of things that are most essential.
Mario Barrientos celebrates after receiving his diploma during the commencement ceremony for the LDS Business College at the the Tabernacle at Temple square in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 12, 2019.
Members
Returned missionary siblings hit the high notes as rising opera stars
By Jason Swensen
Mary Hoskins and her brother, Jonah, rely upon their faith and one another as they ascend the ranks of professional opera performance.
Siblings Mary and Jonah Hoskins are both pursuing professional opera careers following full-time missionary service.
Living Faith
Watch this new Easter video by ComeUntoChrist.org
By Danielle Christensen
A new video released April 10 on ComeUntoChrist.org’s YouTube channel shares a message of hope for the Easter season.
Temples
See the inside of the Memphis Tennessee Temple before the open house begins this week
By Danielle Christensen
The open house for the Memphis Tennessee Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day open begins this week. See the
The celestial room in the Memphis Tennessee Temple.
Leaders & Ministry
Why general conference rumors paled in comparison to this year's messages of love, hope and repentance
Rumors about announcements and changes preceding the April 2019 general conference were abundant on social media leading up to conference weekend. In the end, conference was replete with messages of love, repentance, and the hope of the gospel.
Conferencegoers leave the Conference Center after the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
First Presidency announces new Church Historian and Recorder, Commissioner of Church Educational System
By Scott Taylor
The First Presidency has announced the call of Elder LeGrand Curtis Jr. as the next Church Historian and Recorder, and Elder Paul V. Johnson to return as Commissioner of Education.
Leaders & Ministry
Meet the 10 new General Authority Seventies, Sunday School presidency called in general conference
Learn more about the ten new General Authority Seventies and Sunday School presidency called by the First Presidency in general conference.
General Authorities and leaders stand as they sing a congregational hymn during the Sunday morning session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
President Nelson, Elder Gong to embark on 9-day ministry tour of Pacific Area
By Aubrey Eyre
President Russell M. Nelson — joined by Sister Wendy Nelson, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Gong — will embark on a May 16-25 ministry tour of the Church's Pacific Area.
Elder Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Nelson shake hands with New Zealand members.
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