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Six temples to break ground in just five weeks across multiple countries

August 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM MT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will break ground on six temples across five weeks in multiple countries, according to LDS Living. The accelerated construction timeline represents one of the busiest periods for temple groundbreakings in Church history. The temples are located in various countries as part of the Church's global expansion program.

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