LDS leaders join Catholic cardinal at interfaith gathering in Argentina
September 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Latter-day Saint leaders participated in an interfaith gathering in Argentina alongside a Catholic cardinal, according to Church News. The event reflects the Church's ongoing efforts to build relationships with other religious leaders in Latin America, where both Catholicism and Mormonism have significant followings.
Details about the specific topics discussed or the cardinal's identity were not provided in the initial report. The Church has prioritized interfaith dialogue in recent years, particularly in regions where it seeks to establish credibility and reduce tensions with established religious institutions.
Argentina is home to a substantial Latter-day Saint population and has been a focus of Church growth efforts in South America for decades.
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