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Groundbreaking date announced for Praia Cabo Verde Temple
By Valerie Johnson
The Church recently announced that the groundbreaking Praia Cabo Verde Temple will be held on May 4, according to a Feb. 8 Newsroom release.
Artist rendering of the Praia Cabo Verde Temple.
Church announces groundbreaking dates for temples in Pocatello, Guam
By Valerie Johnson
On Feb. 1, the First Presidency announced groundbreaking dates for the Pocatello Idaho Temple and the Yigo Guam Temple. The artist renderings of each temple were also made available.
An artist rendering of the Yigo Guam Temple.
Hong Kong China Temple to close July 8 for renovations
By Scott Taylor
The Hong Kong China Temple will close for extensive renovations effective July 8, the First Presidency has announced.
The exterior of the Hong Kong China Temple, as shown during the month marking the 20th anniversary of the temple's dedication.
8 stories to know about the Rome Italy Temple as the public open house starts
By Emmy Gardiner
Saints from around the world gathered in Italy today to commence the public open house for the Rome Temple. The public is welcome to take tours of the temple starting Jan. 28 through Feb. 16, 2019.
A view of the Rome Italy Temple and the Italian-style piazza on the temple grounds.
Bangkok Thailand Temple groundbreaking brings joy, hope to Latter-day Saints
By Emmy Gardiner
On Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for its first temple in Thailand, Newsroom announced.
Church and civil leaders break ground for the Bangkok Thailand Temple on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The temple will be located at 1645/6 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan in the Ratchathewi District which is in the center of a residential and business area in Bangkok.
It's all in the details: What makes the Rome temple piazza 'very Italian' and why it will continue to draw members from across Europe
By Tad Walch
"It was built with consideration and love for the people of Italy to help us feel it's ours now," President Andrea Cordani of the Verona Italy Stake said of the new Rome Temple Square.
The Rome Italy Temple is pictured at sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
'It will be majestic': Filipino Latter-day Saints celebrate groundbreaking of new temple
Presiding at the groundbreaking ceremony for the third temple in the Philippines, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland offered a prayer of dedication on the 32-acre site of the future temple.
Senior Church leaders joined community leaders in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines, on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019, to break ground for a new temple in the Philippines.
St. George Utah Temple to close in 2019 for extensive renovations
By Danielle Christensen
The St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be closing on Nov. 4, 2019, for renovation.
The St. George Utah Temple was dedicated in 1877.
Groundbreaking for San Juan Puerto Rico Temple announced
By Emmy Gardiner
On Jan. 17, 2019, Newsroom published an article announcing that the groundbreaking for the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple will take place on May 4, 2019.
The architectural rendering of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple. The rendering was released Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
New dates for Haiti temple open house, dedication announced
By Danielle Christensen
New dates have been announced for the open house, youth devotional and dedication for the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple.
A rendering of the Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple.
From a garage to a temple: Rome temple a 'miracle,' sign of bright future in Italy
By Tad Walch
Nothing in the past 30 years has been easy, but Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve counted the temple's completion, after seven years marked by delays, as a "marvelous miracle."
The Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured after sunset on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
2 new temple rededications to be held in May 2019
By Danielle Christensen
Two temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been renovated and will be rededicated in May 2019.
The Memphis Tennessee Temple.
Elder Holland presides at Urdaneta Philippines Temple groundbreaking — here's a quick look at future temples in the country
By Emmy Gardiner
Newsroom announced that on Jan. 16, Senior Church leaders, including Elder Jeffery R. Hollanad of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, joined local community leaders to break ground for the Urdaneta Philippines Temple.
Senior Church leaders joined community leaders in Urdaneta, Pangasinan on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019, to break ground for a new temple.
New video shows exquisite shots of the Rome Italy Temple
By Emmy Gardiner
In light of the Rome Italy Temple public open house, running from Jan. 28 through Feb. 16, 2019, Newsroom released a video detailing the process of how this historic temple came to be.
The Rome Italy Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
First look: Elder Bednar, Elder Rasband tour the Rome Italy Temple with journalists and political dignitaries
By Aubrey Eyre
The doors to the Rome Italy Temple were opened on Monday, Jan. 14, to welcome the first wave of visitors and media from around the world.
The Rome Italy Temple is reflected in the window of the Rome Temple Visitor's Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
First rendering released for San Juan Puerto Rico Temple
By Scott Taylor
An artist rendering of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple, the third temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Caribbean, was released Saturday, Jan. 12.
An artist rendering of the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple. The rendering was released Saturday, Jan. 12.
Fortaleza Brazil Temple open house, dedication dates announced
By Scott Taylor
Open house and dedication dates for the Fortaleza Brazil Temple has been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rendering of the Fortaleza Brazil Temple.
The 'love and warmth' that makes the Alaska temple dedication 20 years ago memorable today
By Emmy Gardiner
Twenty years ago today, the Anchorage Alaska Temple was dedicated on Jan. 9, 1999. President Hinckley led the dedication as some 6,291 members looked on.
The Anchorage Alaska Temple was one of the first three temples announced in 1997 after President Gordon B. Hinckley introduced the smaller temple concept. The temple was dedicated on January 9, 1999. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the dedication.
Of the recently announced temples, 85 percent are international. Here's why that matters
By Scott Taylor
International temples have been covering the globe like never before. Take a look at where they've been and what to expect in years to come.
The Sao Paulo Brazil Temple.
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