Standing on gentle rise next to a major highway, the Managua Nicaragua Temple is a highly visible reminder of the love of God for His children. Construction of the sacred structure, which began just over three years ago, is nearly finished. Once it is dedicated, six of the seven countries in Central America will have temples in operation. The seventh country is Belize where members belong to the Cobán Guatemala Temple district.

Church members are eagerly anticipating the completion of the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple, which is a dazzling sight at night in the village of Tafuna. A temple was first announced for the United States territory in 1977 to serve the vast region of the South Pacific. However, it was later determined that three temples would be constructed in the region instead of one and that the temple announced for American Samoa would be constructed in the independent country of Western Samoa (now known as Samoa). The other two temples constructed were located in Tonga and French Polynesia (Tahiti).

A vapor barrier is being applied to the concrete structural walls of the Cali Colombia Temple, starting at the rear of the building and moving toward the front. The shiny sheeting helps to prevent moisture from passing through the walls and creating any mold or water damage. Across the street, crews are setting rebar for the foundation of the ancillary building where underground utility supply lines have been set in place.

On Friday, December 12, the First Presidency and Presiding Bishopric toured the Salt Lake Temple renovation project. The temple closed six years ago at the end of December 2019, and an open house celebration has been announced for the public from April to October 2027. The Church leaders visited one of the two baptistries, some of the sealing rooms, and other ordinance spaces.