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Elder Wakolo urges Fiji to protect religious freedom in constitution

August 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM MT · via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Elder Sione Wakolo of the Seventy encouraged Fijian government officials to protect religious freedom during the country's constitutional review process. Speaking at a public consultation, Elder Wakolo emphasized the importance of maintaining constitutional protections for religious practice.

Fiji is currently reviewing its constitution, and religious leaders across denominations have participated in the process. Elder Wakolo's remarks come as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks to ensure its members' rights are preserved under any revised framework.

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