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Church History Department Releases Book of Mormon Printer’s Manuscript in New Book

A new volume of “The Joseph Smith Papers Project” featuring the printer’s manuscript of the Book of Mormon was released Tuesday by the Church Historian’s Press, an imprint of the History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Full Story

Groundbreakings Announced for Tucson and Concepción Temples

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Tucson Arizona Temple and Concepción Chile Temple groundbreakings. Each will take place October 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Full Story

Jordan River Utah Temple Will Close for Extensive Renovation

The First Presidency of has announced the closure of the Jordan River Utah Temple in the Salt Lake Valley. The temple will be closed from February 15, 2016 through the latter part of 2017 to undergo extensive renovation. Full Story

Latter-day Saint Volunteers Bask in Special Olympics Fever

Thousands of Mormons volunteered to help in the recently completed Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, in July and August. Latter-day Saints from 57 stakes (a stake is similar to a diocese) worked hundreds of hours helping to accommodate the 7,000 athletes, coaches and trainers from 177 countries. Full Story