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President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
Prophet and President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple
“I cannot imagine a more important blessing than having greater access to the power of godliness through the ordinances of the temple,” said Elder David A. Bednar, who dedicated the Cleveland Ohio Temple on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Church Leaders Encourage Young Adults to Build Friendship and Discipleship in Jesus Christ
For the fourth year in a row, thousands of young single adults (YSAs) converged on downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Utah Area Young Single Adult Conference on Friday-Saturday, August 14-15, 2026.
Construction Underway for the Huntsville Alabama Temple
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Huntsville Alabama Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
President Dallin H. Oaks Celebrates 94th Birthday
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated his 94th birthday on August 12, 2026.
Area Presidency Issues Statement Following Earthquake in Colombia
A statement from the South America Northwest Area Presidency about the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit Colombia on August 10, 2026.
More Than 85,000 Friends Join Seminary and Institute Worldwide
Enrollment of friends of other faiths in the seminary and institute programs of the Church of Jesus Christ has nearly doubled over the past two years as students have invited friends to attend with them.
President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on Sunday, August 16, 2026.