President Oaks Visits Brazil Amidst Growing Church Membership
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited Brazil, which has recently surpassed Mexico to become the country with the second-largest population of Latter-day Saints. This visit coincided with the dedication of the Belo…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 21, 2026 —
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently concluded a visit to Brazil. The South American nation has become a focal point for the Church, recently surpassing Mexico to hold the second-largest population of Latter-day Saints globally.
President Oaks’ visit coincided with a significant milestone for the Church in Brazil: the dedication of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple. This event marks another step in the expanding presence of the Church within the country.
Brazil’s growth in Latter-day Saint membership underscores its increasing importance within the global structure of the Church. The nation now ranks second only to the United States in the number of its members. This demographic shift highlights the widespread influence and continued development of the Church’s community in Brazil.
Further details regarding the specifics of President Oaks’ itinerary or the number of attendees at the temple dedication were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name for the temple construction was also not provided. The outcome of any inspections related to the temple construction or the status of permits were not detailed.
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