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Ground Broken for First Central Africa Temple

Friday, February 19, 2016 - 4:00pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ground Broken for First Central Africa Temple

Ground has been broken for the first temple in Africa’s Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ceremony was held on Friday, February 12, 2016, for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple. Full Story

Church Growing Rapidly in Africa

Today the continent has 20 times more Mormons than in 1985. Full Story

Freedmen's Bureau Project Reaches Halfway Point

A national effort to connect African Americans with their Civil War–era ancestors through the release of documents from the Freedmen’s Bureau Project has reached a significant milestone. Full Story

Church Urges “Cautious Approach” on Medical Marijuana Issue in Utah

As the Utah State Legislature considers two bills on the use of medical marijuana, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statements outlining its position. Full Story

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Invites Fans to Join Virtual Hallelujah Chorus

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is extending an open invitation to people around the world to sing and perform with them virtually this Easter. Full Story

Mormons Around the World Country Newsroom Websites February 11, 2016

See how Mormons are serving their communities in Ukraine, Tonga, Malaysia and elsewhere. Full Story