Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at April 2019 General Conference

At the conclusion of the 189th Annual General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to build eight new temples. This brings the total number of operating temples (162) and temples announced or under construction (47) to 209 worldwide.

 

The new temples will be in the following locations:

• Pago Pago, American Samoa 
• Okinawa City, Okinawa 
• Neiafu, Tonga 
• Tooele Valley, Utah 
• Moses Lake, Washington 
• San Pedro Sula, Honduras 
• Antofagasta, Chile 
• Budapest, Hungary 

President Nelson also provided an updated on the renovation of pioneer-era temples. He said plans for the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building will be announced on Friday, April 19, 2019. He also said the Manti and Logan Temples will be renovated in coming years. (Plans for a major renovation of the St. George Temple were announced in January.)