Sun Apr 06 21:40:00 UTC 2025: ## 15 New Temples Announced at Latter-day Saints General Conference

**Salt Lake City, UT** – The 195th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints concluded Sunday with the announcement of fifteen new temples, marking another significant expansion in the faith’s global footprint. The announcement was made via a pre-recorded video message by Church President Russell M. Nelson, the longest-serving and most prolific temple builder in the church’s history. The 100-year-old Nelson, who watched the Saturday sessions from home, attended the final session in person.

President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, delivered a key address Sunday morning, while President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor, conducted the first session. Apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf presided over the final session, noting President Nelson’s presence.

The new temples will be built in various locations worldwide, including San Jose del Monte, Philippines, and Spanish Fork, Utah. The addition of the Spanish Fork temple will bring Utah’s total number of existing or planned Latter-day Saint temples to 32.

The conference also featured numerous addresses focusing on faith, repentance, and the importance of Christ’s teachings. Speakers emphasized the role of prayer, gratitude, and acting on spiritual promptings in feeling God’s love. Several speakers cautioned against the dangers of spiritual complacency and hiding from God, stressing the importance of repentance and reconciliation. The use of artificial intelligence was also addressed, with speakers urging caution and prioritizing spiritual connection over technological reliance. Several speakers spoke on the importance of covenant keeping and discipleship, highlighting the importance of charity and striving to become more Christlike.

The conference concluded with a reflection on the 195th anniversary of the church’s founding on April 6, 1830, emphasizing the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ as a source of hope and joy.

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