Menu
In the News
In the News
Temples
Red blossoms frame the Angel Moroni statue atop a spire and part of the wall of the Washington D.C. Temple.
Looking back on the influence, closure, renovation and open house of Washington D.C. Temple as President Nelson prepares to rededicate the iconic edifice
By Sarah Jane Weaver
The Church News chronicles the historic events connected to the renovation and rededication of the Washington D.C. Temple
View looking up at the Washington D.C. Temple with a tree with red blossoms on the front right and framed by blue skies with white clouds.
Senior Church leaders with connections to the Washington D.C. Temple
By Dale Van Atta
President Russell M. Nelson will rededicate the Washington D.C. Temple on Sunday. Here are the connections senior Latter-day Saint leaders have to the iconic edifice.
AUCK36_61.jpg
New billboards invite passersby to visit Hamilton New Zealand Temple open house
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
The renovated Hamilton temple will host a public open house beginning Friday, Aug. 26.
Artist Dan Wilson in his studio in Lehi, Utah.
Get to know the artist who made the Second Coming painting in the Washington D.C. Temple
By Howard M. Collett
Artist Dan Wilson painted more than 300 angels in the background of his painting of Jesus Christ for the Washington D.C. Temple rotunda.
merlin_2919164.jpg
President Nelson to rededicate Washington D.C. Temple on Aug. 14
By Scott Taylor
The Church’s entire First Presidency is among the dozen leaders participating in rededication services following the temple’s major renovation.
merlin_2932295.jpg
Overnight fire at the Orem Utah Temple extinguished, under investigation
By Scott Taylor
Neighbors and motorists reported seeing smoke and flames in the upper levels of the under-construction, three-story temple late Monday, July 25.
DC_Temple_Tours_ja_0724_1024x696.jpeg
1974 revisited: 25 noteworthy events and elements tied to the Washington Temple dedication
By Scott Taylor
In 1974, the temple had a different name, a “public viewing” instead of an open house, a “completion ceremony” instead of a cornerstone ceremony — and more.
16.BRAZIL_temples.0722.chn_copy.jpg
Learn about the 2 temple locations announced in Brazil this year
By David Schneider
The cities of Maceió and Santos, Brazil, were announced in April 2022 general conference as locations for future Latter-day Saint temples.
merlin_2930762.jpg
Legacy of missionary work, temple worship ensures Christ-centered future for Japan’s Latter-day Saints
By Jason Swensen
The sacred dual duties of missionary and temple work are ensuring a bright future for Latter-day Saints in Japan.
Madrid Spain Temple
Learn about the new Madrid Spain Temple president and matron
By Church News Staff
The Tokyo Japan Temple seen from the Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park in Tokyo on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Read President Eyring’s blessing upon the missionaries, rising generation in the Tokyo temple rededicatory prayer
By Church News Archives
The grounds of the Tokyo Japan Temple in Tokyo on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Latter-day Saints reflect on history of Tokyo Japan Temple
By For the Church News
President Henry B. Eyring, right, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, look over the grounds prior to the Tokyo Japan Temple rededication in Tokyo on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
President Eyring rededicates Tokyo Japan Temple, Church’s longest-operating in Asia
By Jason Swensen
Miraflores_Guatemala_City_Guatemala_Temple_rendering.jpg
First Presidency announces name for temple in greater Guatemala City area
By Sydney Walker
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at a devotional for parents during his visit to the Philippines June 8-20, 2022, with Sister Ruth Renlund.
With 4 temples under construction in their country, Elder Renlund urges Filipino Saints: Be a temple-ready people
By Church News Archives
Residents of Cabo Verde walk in the rain on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Scott Taylor: An Apostle’s prayer for the Praia temple and ‘the miracle of the rain’
By Scott Taylor
abac8741557015038ce90418a64040185a0b746bDC_Temple_ja_4610_scaled.jpg
Video: How Batchlor Johnson IV is sharing his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ and the temple on social media
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Attending a session of the Washington D.C. Temple open house for social media influencers, Batchlor Johnson IV spoke to the Church News about his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Exterior rendering of the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
First Presidency announces Oct. 29 groundbreaking for Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
By Scott Taylor
Exterior renderings of the Belém Brazil Temple, left, and the Quito Ecuador Temple, right. Both were announced in the April 2016 general conference and both will be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.
First Presidency announces open house, dedication dates for 2 temples in South America
By Christine Rappleye
176600a6ac796401d83f886a9acc10fb0d98bb59mesarededication.chn_KM_26484_scaled.jpg
How to know which of the nearly 90 temples are allowing patrons to do proxy work without appointments
By Scott Taylor
The Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Temple reopening status tracker — through June 24
By Scott Taylor
The Hong Kong Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was rededicated on June 19, 2022.
Hong Kong Temple — a sacred place of hope, faith and family — to reopen
By For the Church News
The new Praia Cape Verde Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, June 18, 2022, a day prior to its dedication.
Read Elder Andersen’s tribute to Cabo Verde in the dedicatory prayer of the Praia temple
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, greet those outside the Praia Cape Verde Temple prior to the first of three dedicatory sessions on Sunday, June 19, 2022.
How the new Praia Cape Verde Temple will bless the country and its people, increase holiness and complete families
By Scott Taylor
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, greets members of a youth choir outside the Praia Cape Verde Temple prior to a youth devotional on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Love, need, promise: The 3 phrases Elder Andersen underscored with Cabo Verde youth on eve of temple dedication
By Scott Taylor
Elder Mark A. Bragg, his wife Sister Yvonne Bragg, and invited guests ceremonially turn the dirt at the Yorba Linda California Temple groundbreaking ceremony in Yorba Linda, California, on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Ground broken for second temple in Orange County: the Yorba Linda California Temple
By Sydney Walker
Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, both of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and their wives, Sister Lesa Stevenson and Sister Mary Cook, attend the groundbreaking for the Smithfield Utah Temple in Smithfield on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Recalling their roots in Cache Valley, Utah, Elder Cook and Elder Stevenson break ground for second temple in the area
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Hinckleys_in_Cape_Verde_Sal_Branch_JAN_2004.jpg
How a 2004 refueling visit to Cabo Verde by then-current and future Church presidents ties into a new temple in Praia
By Scott Taylor
Marylee and Wilfred Kimball celebrate their daughter’s wedding on March 4, 2022.
Trek to the temple: The story of the 1st couple sealed in the Washington D.C. Temple
By Capri Baker
Map shows temples in the 16 states defined by the U.S. government as the South.
Learn more about the recently announced temple locations in the southern United States
By David Schneider