First temple in American Samoa opens for public tours
November 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via LDS Living · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

LDS Living published photos of the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple as it began its open-house phase. The temple is the first in the U.S. territory, which has significant Latter-day Saint population and historical ties to the Church.
The territory has been part of the Church's Pacific presence for over a century. The temple's completion marks a milestone for local members, many of whom previously traveled to Hawaii or New Zealand for temple ordinances.
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