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Joel Randall
Joel Randall

Joel Randall is a reporter with the Church News. He has worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine, as assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and as a freelance copy editor. Joel is the author of the self-published book "Study, Sleep, Repeat: 130 Tips to Schedule Your College Life." He was born in Arizona and graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a degree in communication. Joel served a mission in the Peru Arequipa Mission from 2017 to 2019.


Interior and exterior photos of the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple were released as it opens for public tours.

The Fort Worth Texas Temple’s public open house runs through Nov. 21, before its dedication in January 2027.

The Church President’s family has met together in the same place, on the same weekend, every other year for more than a century.

This will be one of three temple groundbreakings the first Saturday in December.

Interior and exterior photos have been released for Mexico’s 16th temple, one of two Mexico temples to be dedicated this November.

From a humble mission home to a world-class institution, here’s how the Provo Missionary Training Center has prepared missionaries to testify of Christ around the world.

Historian and biographer Richard E. Turley Jr. shares what he has seen in the past year.

The site map was also released for this future temple, one of 10 in various stages in the state.

“I look forward to this temple with all my heart because Jesus Christ is my joy,” said Elder Michael Cziesla of the future Vienna Austria Temple.

The producer of "Dedicate" and two young adults in the series speak about filming at the Salt Lake Temple, Jesus Christ and temple covenants. Listen or watch here.

Interior and exterior photos have also been released for what will be California’s 10th temple.

“In the chain of our eternal family, each of us can be a strong link and a strong bond,” Elder Gerrit W. Gong said.

Here’s how Latter-day Saints in Guatemala City have prepared for Sunday’s dedication of the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.

After construction, the southwestern Arizona temple will join the state’s operating six houses of the Lord.

This special conference edition of the Church News podcast features excerpts from each conference address, including President Dallin H. Oaks' invitation for all to come unto Jesus Christ.

“By living the law of tithing, the Lord indeed opens the windows of heaven,” said Elder Moisés Villanueva.

“As we manifest our courage to choose the right, our faith in Christ strengthens,” said Elder Neil L. Andersen.

“Understanding our Father’s love and our true identity as His children is essential for our daily and eternal happiness,” said Elder Hutch U. Fale.

Here’s what’s still under renovation, what’s open, what landmarks can be seen and where visitors can park in Salt Lake City.

The temple will be built about a two-hour drive south of the Mexico City Mexico Temple.

A location has been set for the first temple announced outside the United States since President Oaks became Prophet.

President Marcelino Sanchez discusses what has happened in the past year and what is ahead.

The statue Jesus Christ With Mary and Martha stands just north of the Salt Lake Temple, now visible without obstruction.

In “Dedicate,” to be released Oct. 4, seven young adults from different countries tour Salt Lake Temple renovations and testify of Christ, temples and temple covenants.

The public open house runs through Oct. 10, before two Mexico temples are dedicated this November.

Interior and exterior photos of the Wichita Kansas Temple were also released.

“How grateful we are to be invited into God’s home ... and personally experience the reality of His Son,” said Elder James W. McConkie III about temples at the groundbreaking.

In the 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference devotional on Sunday, Sept. 13, a panel of Church leaders and young adults discussed faith, agency and seeking divine strength to overcome trials.

Elizabeth and Giovanni Guanuna speak with Church News reporter Aimee Cobabe about their temple sealing and blessings from building their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Cincinnati Ohio Temple and La Paz Bolivia Temple, each to be the third in their state or country, will enter the construction phase this November.