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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the locations and exterior renderings of four temples to be built in Latin America. These temples were previously announced — one in October 2020 and the other three in April 2021 — by Church President Russell M. Nelson. Belo Horizonte, Brazil The Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple will be constructed on an 11.8-acre site on Rua Professor Jose …

On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the most devastating terrorist attack on American soil. Among those thousands were six known Latter-day Saints with vibrant lives and deep testimonies. Their stories live on and can still inspire us today. Learn more about Mary Alice Wahlstrom, Carolyn Beug, Ivhan Bautista, Seamus Oneal, Brady Howell, and Rhonda Rasmussen. …

Hurricane Ida came ashore the Louisiana coast on August 29, 2021, with sustained winds up to 150 mph, downing trees, crushing homes and causing power outages for more than a million people. Yet, by week’s end, thousands of volunteers from throughout the region, including Helping Hands from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were in place and helping …

A locker room friendship led to a lasting bond of faith for Bronson Kaufusi and Christian Uphoff, both players for the Green Bay Packers. Earlier this week, Kaufusi was able to baptize Uphoff as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “It was just awesome to see him feel that joy and happiness that comes when …

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, three separate fires damaged meetinghouses for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah. One of the fires caused significant damage. According to the local news report, the first fire was reported at approximately 4 a.m. to a meetinghouse on 3000 East in the 1200 South block. This was the most …

Responding to a crucial need to relieve the suffering of Afghan refugees arriving in Qatar, Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is providing urgently needed supplies. Individuals and families fleeing the fall of Kabul to the Taliban arrived in Qatar by the thousands, most with only the clothes they were wearing. Latter-day Saint Charities provided clothing and …

As the eyes of the world are fixed upon Afghanistan, Latter-day Saints may wonder if the Church has (or has ever had) a presence in the country. The answer is one of deep faith and sacrifice. The arrival of Latter-day Saints began in the midst of war during the early 2000s. As Dr. Kenneth L. Alford describes, “The limited introduction …

On the morning of Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the southern part of Haiti. Local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assessed the situation of members, missionaries, Church buildings, and the community following the devastating earthquake that to date has claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people …

The following statement about the deaths of two missionaries was released to media today by Sam Penrod, spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of a tragic accident which has claimed the lives of two young missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in …

A New York Times article published Wednesday highlighted the ongoing discussion Latter-day Saint women have about the comfort of sacred temple garments—and why the discussion can be so uncomfortable to bring up. It features the experience of Sasha Piton, a Church member who shared online how wearing her garments caused her to get extremely painful rashes. The response to her …