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Barcelona Spain Temple Groundbreaking: A New Chapter for Saints in Spain

Symbolic painting of a family, shovels, and Mediterranean scenery surrounding news of the Barcelona Spain Temple groundbreaking.

The Barcelona Spain Temple groundbreaking on September 19, 2026, gave Latter-day Saints in northeastern Spain a new milestone to celebrate. A project first announced four years ago has reached the beginning of construction, bringing the prospect of temple worship closer to families in the region. According to the Church’s September 19 report, approximately 500 people attended, with the gathering broadcast to congregations in Spain, Andorra, and southern France. Elder James W. McConkie… Read more

107 Baptized in a Single Day as Papua New Guinea Welcomes New Stake

A Day of Miracles in the Jungle Hundreds of Latter-day Saints, friends, and new converts gathered at the Bangaho River in southeastern Papua New Guinea on June 14, 2025, for a truly historic event. In a scene reminiscent of the Waters of Mormon, one hundred and seven disciples of Jesus Christ stepped into the clear river waters to be baptized. This sacred moment became the largest group baptism in the country’s history,… Read more