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The temple in Italy is already a point of curiosity in Rome — and that's a good thing
By Scott Taylor
The combined efforts of members and missionaries over the decades have helped bring a temple to Rome, and that temple in turn will bless the lives of members and help foster additional opportunities for missionaries in years to come.
Elder Bryce Dickey and Elder Travis Wagstaff talk to a man as part of their finding efforts in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.
Read the dedicatory prayer of the Barranquilla Colombia Temple
Following is the text of the prayer offered by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, to dedicate the Barranquilla Colombia Temple on Sunday, Dec. 9.
The Barranquilla Colombia Temple.
The 161st Latter-day Saint temple is dedicated in Colombia
By Jason Swensen
It was an exciting day for Latter-day Saints in Colombia as President Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Ulisses Soares dedicated the second temple in their country on Dec. 9, 2018.
Dedicated Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, the Barranquilla Colombia Temple is that nation's second temple and the 161st in operation in the world.
Colombia's newest temple is already helping area youth make 'the right choice'
By Jason Swensen
President Dallin H. Oaks and Elder Ulisses Soares remind Barranquilla-area young men and young women to stay on the "covenant path" by serving in the Church's newest temple.
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, shakes the hands of young women who arrived early to secure front row seats for the Dec. 8, 2018, youth devotional in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Groundbreaking announced for Thailand's first temple
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Construction for Thailand's first temple will officially commence at the beginning of next year after a groundbreaking ceremony to be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.
Rendering of the Bangkok Thailand Temple.
Urdaneta Philippines Temple construction to begin in 2019. Here's a quick look at the Church's growth in the country
By Aubrey Eyre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday, Nov. 19, the dates for the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Urdaneta Philippines Temple.
Rendering of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple.
Open house and dedication dates announced for Haiti temple
By Aubrey Eyre
The open house dates for the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple were announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 14.
A rendering of the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple.
These are the highlights of the Ivory Coast temple groundbreaking
By Scott Taylor
Testimonies from a three-generation Latter-day Saint family and an Apostle’s message and prayer highlighted the Thursday, Nov. 8, groundbreaking ceremonies for the Abidjan Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) Temple.
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Kathy Andersen help Primary children at the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire Temple on Nov. 8, 2018.
New Dedication dates for Rome Italy Temple are announced
By Aubrey Eyre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Nov. 7 that the dates of dedication for the Rome Italy Temple have been amended.
The Rome Italy LDS Temple nears completion in Rome, Italy on April 15, 2018.
Colombia is getting its 2nd temple in nearly 20 years — see photos of the classic structure here
By Danielle Christensen
Just days after the dedication of the Concepción Chile Temple dedication, the public open house is set to begin for the Barranquilla Colombia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Barranquilla Colombia Temple will be dedicated on Dec. 9.
See 37 of the best photos from the Chile temple dedication
Photos from the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple show the joy of members in South America as the doors to another house of the Lord are opened to them.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, stand with other leaders near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018.
Here's the dedicatory prayer for the Concepcion Chile Temple
Following is the text of the dedicatory prayer of the Concepción Chile Temple offered by President Russell M. Nelson on Sunday, Oct. 28.
The LDS Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
'We are prophets for the whole world': President Nelson dedicates Chile temple, talks future of Church
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“We are witnesses to a process of restoration," said President Russell M. Nelson. "If you think the Church has been fully restored, you are just seeing the beginning. There is much more to come."
Attendees line up prior to one of the day's three dedication services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
Here's the miraculous history of the Tahiti temple that President Hinckley dedicated 35 years ago
By Valerie Johnson
The dedication of the Papeete Tahiti Temple 35 years ago was "a fulfillment of the dreams of thousands who have looked forward to this glorious day," said President Hinckley, then second counselor in the First Presidency.
Papeete Tahiti Temple was rededicated Nov. 12, 2006.
'Like we had just scored a goal in the World Cup': What the temple announcement meant to Church members across the globe
By Jason Swensen
President Nelson announced the locations to 12 new temples on Oct. 7 during October 2018 general conference.
Mark Richey reacts to the announcement of 12 new temples during the Sunday afternoon session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018.
First Presidency announces Congo temple open house and dedication dates
The First Presidency has announced open house and dedication dates for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in Africa.
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
On its 2 year anniversary, see how the Philadelphia temple was centuries in the making
By Valerie Johnson
The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple, the Church’s 152nd temple in operation, was dedicated two years ago today by President Henry B. Eyring, then-first counselor in the First Presidency.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
The 160th temple opens its doors in Chile. See what it looks like
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Church and community members will be able to tour the Concepcion Chile Temple during a public open house from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13 prior to the dedication on Oct. 28.
The Concepción Chile Temple.
Why the Angel Moroni statue stopped traffic and other interesting facts about the London temple on its 60th anniversary
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Ten years after Angel Moroni was placed on top of the the London England Temple and 60 years after its dedication on Sept. 7, 1958, the London England Temple continues to bless members of the Church living in the United Kingdom.
London England Temple
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