Church breaks ground on Iquitos Peru Temple
October 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday for the Iquitos Peru Temple. Government, interfaith, civic and educational leaders attended along with church members.
Iquitos is a city in the Peruvian Amazon. The temple announcement follows the church's expansion in South America.
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