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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pausing new temple announcements.

President Dallin H. Oaks cited planning and construction phases as reasons for the pause.

The decision follows President Russell M. Nelson's death and his 200 temple announcements.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is slowing down its most recent surge of new temple announcements a week after the death of President Russell M. Nelson .

In the first general conference since the death of President Nelson, who announced 200 new temples during his presidency , President Dallin H. Oaks said no new temple announcements would be made at the conclusion of the 195th Semiannual General Conference Sunday at the Conference Center at

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