New temples will be built in Quito, Ecuador; Harare, Zimbabwe; Belem, Brazil; and Lima, Peru.
President Thomas S. Monson announced four new temples during the Sunday morning session of the 186th Annual General Conference. (Associated Press)
President Thomas S. Monson announced the four new temples during the Sunday morning session of the 186th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The additional four temples add to the list of 150 temples currently operating around the world.
The 12 temples listed below are the Mormon temples currently under construction.
Read Of Chapels and Temples: Explaining Mormon Worship Services for more information about how Mormon temples differ from chapels.
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Read Of Chapels and Temples: Explaining Mormon Worship Services for more information about how Mormon temples differ from chapels.
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