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During the 192nd Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], on October 2, 2022, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced plans to construct four new temples in the Mexico City metropolitan area. He explained, "We are also planning to build multiple temples in selected large metropolitan areas where travel time to an existing temple is a major challenge."[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/58nelson?lang=eng] The [[Mexico City Mexico Temple]] was dedicated in 1983, and the [[Mexico City Benemerito Mexico Temple]] was announced in April 2022.  
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During the 192nd Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], on October 2, 2022, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced plans to construct four new temples in the Mexico City metropolitan area. He explained, "We are also planning to build multiple temples in selected large metropolitan areas where travel time to an existing temple is a major challenge."[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/58nelson?lang=eng] The Cuernavaca Temple is the second of these four temples to have the location announced. The Toluca Temple site was released in November 2023. The [[Mexico City Mexico Temple]] was dedicated in 1983, and the [[Mexico City Benemerito Mexico Temple]] was announced in April 2022.  
  
 
The '''Cuernavaca Mexico Temple''' will be located in Cuernavaca, about 50 miles south of Mexico City. It is the capital and largest city in the state of Morelos. In the 19th century, the city was nicknamed "the city of eternal spring" by German scientist and explorer Alexander Von Humboldt. About 350,000 people live in the historical city. It is a favorite vacation spot of many residents of Mexico City due to its proximity and mild climate. Nearly 1.5 million church members of the Church live in Mexico.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/10/2/23383826/president-nelsons-temple-announcement-prompts-members-to-rejoice-worldwide]
 
The '''Cuernavaca Mexico Temple''' will be located in Cuernavaca, about 50 miles south of Mexico City. It is the capital and largest city in the state of Morelos. In the 19th century, the city was nicknamed "the city of eternal spring" by German scientist and explorer Alexander Von Humboldt. About 350,000 people live in the historical city. It is a favorite vacation spot of many residents of Mexico City due to its proximity and mild climate. Nearly 1.5 million church members of the Church live in Mexico.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/10/2/23383826/president-nelsons-temple-announcement-prompts-members-to-rejoice-worldwide]
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==Location==
 
==Location==
  
The Cuernavaca Mexico Temple is currently in the planning stages. No location has been announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The Cuernavaca Mexico Temple will be built on a 5.36-acre site located southeast of the corner of Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca in Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 19,000 square feet.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:48, 17 January 2024

During the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on October 2, 2022, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct four new temples in the Mexico City metropolitan area. He explained, "We are also planning to build multiple temples in selected large metropolitan areas where travel time to an existing temple is a major challenge."[1] The Cuernavaca Temple is the second of these four temples to have the location announced. The Toluca Temple site was released in November 2023. The Mexico City Mexico Temple was dedicated in 1983, and the Mexico City Benemerito Mexico Temple was announced in April 2022.

The Cuernavaca Mexico Temple will be located in Cuernavaca, about 50 miles south of Mexico City. It is the capital and largest city in the state of Morelos. In the 19th century, the city was nicknamed "the city of eternal spring" by German scientist and explorer Alexander Von Humboldt. About 350,000 people live in the historical city. It is a favorite vacation spot of many residents of Mexico City due to its proximity and mild climate. Nearly 1.5 million church members of the Church live in Mexico.[2]

Location

The Cuernavaca Mexico Temple will be built on a 5.36-acre site located southeast of the corner of Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca in Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 19,000 square feet.

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