President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the construction of 15 new temples around the world, including locations in West Jordan and Lehi, Utah. This brings the total number of temples to 350, with 189 dedicated, seven scheduled for dedication, 45 under construction, and 53 with published site locations. The announcement reflects a global expansion of religious worship, with temples planned in areas such as French Polynesia, Mexico, Brazil, Scotland, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Venezuela. President Nelson emphasized the importance of regular temple worship and its role in strengthening faith and providing spiritual assurance.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new temples to be built around the world, including two along the Wasatch Front in West Jordan and Lehi, Utah. This brings the total number of temples to 350, with 189 dedicated, seven scheduled for dedication, 45 under construction, and 53 with published site locations. The announcement reflects a global expansion of the church, with new temples planned in locations such as French Polynesia, Mexico, Brazil, Scotland, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Venezuela. President Nelson emphasized the importance of regular temple worship and the blessings it brings to individuals.
President Russell M. Nelson emphasized the significance of priesthood keys during the April 2024 general conference, highlighting their role in bringing about spiritual blessings and enabling the gathering of Israel. He stressed the temple's importance as the gateway to God's greatest blessings and urged individuals to rejoice in the restoration of priesthood keys. President Nelson, the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been actively engaging with various groups and recently expressed gratitude for women's devotion during a worldwide devotional.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new temples to be built around the world, bringing the church’s total to 315 temples announced, under construction or renovation, or dedicated around the world. The new temples include locations in Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, Canada, California, Missouri, Virginia, and North Carolina. President Russell M. Nelson stated that the reason for building temples is to draw closer to Jesus Christ and receive essential ordinances, and the church is doing all within its power to make the blessings of the temple more accessible to its members around the world.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the construction of 15 new temples in various locations around the world, including Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, Canada, and the United States. This brings the total number of announced, under construction, or operating temples to 315. President Russell M. Nelson has announced the construction of 133 additional temples since becoming the leader of the Church in 2018.
