The Church has become “a vital part of the community of Tacloban,” said Elder Michael B. Strong at the groundbreaking of the eighth temple for the Philippines.

The Birmingham England Temple will be the first house of the Lord to begin construction in Europe in nearly a decade.

The second house of the Lord for Alabama was announced just three months ago in October 2024 general conference.

Elder Soares will dedicate the first house of the Lord in both Kenya and all of East Africa in May.

Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles underscored the importance of temple covenants, worship and attendance in 2024.

Vertical coring, a crucial phase of the seismic upgrade of the Salt Lake Temple, has been completed after three years, and a new statue of Christ was installed on Temple Square.

President Nelson announced 15 locations for new temples in April and another 17 in October for the fourth year straight of 30-plus announced.

Site maps released in 2024 included 22 for new houses of the Lord and an updated location for a temple.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released renderings for 37 new houses of the Lord in 2024, located in 13 U.S. states and 9 other countries.