In a powerful conclusion to the April 2025 General Conference, President Russell M Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the construction of 15 new temples worldwide — a testament to the Church’s continued global growth and dedication to spiritual preparation.
🌍 New Temple Locations Announced By Russell M Nelson
These new houses of the Lord will be established in the following locations:
- Reynosa, Mexico
- Chorrillos, Peru
- Rivera, Uruguay
- Campo Grande, Brazil
- Porto, Portugal
- Uyo, Nigeria
- San Jose del Monte, Philippines
- Nouméa, New Caledonia
- Liverpool, Australia
- Caldwell, Idaho
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Spanish Fork, Utah
These sacred spaces will serve as beacons of peace and faith for Latter-day Saints in these diverse corners of the globe.
📈 A Remarkable Era of Temple Growth
President Russell M Nelson emphasized the accelerated pace of temple building, noting that this is not merely Church expansion but a divine preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
“We are grateful to the Lord for the acceleration of temple-building in recent years,” he stated. “I testify that Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of Israel, leads this, His Church. He is preparing to come again. May we likewise prepare to receive Him.”
Since becoming prophet in 2018, President Nelson has announced a staggering 200 new temples, personally overseeing one of the most remarkable periods of growth in the Church’s history.
🏛️ The Role and Importance of Temples
Every temple is more than just a building — it is a holy sanctuary where members make sacred covenants with God, receive spiritual guidance, and find inner peace.
As of this latest announcement, the total number of Latter-day Saint temples that are either operating, under construction, or officially announced has now reached 382.
🕊️ A Prophet Preparing the World
At 100 years old, President Nelson continues to fulfill his calling with strength and clarity. In 2024, he dedicated the Church’s 200th operating temple, a milestone that symbolizes the global reach of the restored gospel and the increasing availability of temple blessings to faithful Saints around the world.
These latest 15 temples are more than new buildings—they are an invitation to every member of the Church to prepare spiritually, stay steadfast in faith, and look forward with hope.
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