Lds church news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church):

General Conference

• The 189th Semiannual General Conference of the Church was held on September 26-28, 2019. During the conference, church leaders discussed topics such as faith, family, and service.
• The conference also featured the announcement of new temple dedications, including the Rome Italy Temple and the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.

Temple News

• The Rome Italy Temple was dedicated on October 20, 2019, by President Russell M. Nelson.
• The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple was dedicated on November 17, 2019, by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
• The church has also announced plans to build new temples in several locations, including the following:
  • The Durban South Africa Temple, which is expected to be completed in 2022.
  • The Bengaluru India Temple, which is expected to be completed in 2023.
  • The Lima Peru Temple, which is expected to be completed in 2024.

Missionary Work

• The church has announced a new initiative to increase the number of missionaries serving around the world. The initiative, called "Missionary Work: A Global Effort," aims to increase the number of missionaries serving by 20% over the next two years.
• The church has also announced plans to increase the number of missionaries serving in several countries, including the following:
  • The Philippines, where the church plans to send an additional 100 missionaries.
  • Brazil, where the church plans to send an additional 50 missionaries.
  • Mexico, where the church plans to send an additional 30 missionaries.

Other News

• The church has launched a new app called "Come, Follow Me" which provides a digital version of the church's Sunday School curriculum.
• The church has also launched a new website called "ChurchofJesusChrist.org" which provides information about the church and its activities.
• The church has announced plans to build a new visitor center in Salt Lake City, Utah, which will provide information about the church and its history.

Leadership Changes

• Elder Ronald A. Rasband was called as the new President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, replacing Elder Thomas S. Monson who passed away in 2018.
• Elder Gary E. Stevenson was called as the new President of the Quorum of the Seventy, replacing Elder Ronald A. Rasband who was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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