Following the devastating earthquake in Colombia, crews from the Cali Colombia Temple assisted at sites where buildings had collapsed in the city. "The Church is working in coordination with government agencies and other organizations to provide all the assistance and support needed for those affected [by the recent earthquake]," said the South America Northwest Area Presidency in a statement. The temple and its ancillary building were thoroughly inspected following the earthquake, and both structures were found to have sustained no damage.

The Twin Falls Idaho Temple is currently closed for extended maintenance to accommodate minor renovations. As part of the project, several stained-glass windows have been removed, and the openings have been boarded over during the refurbishment. The maintenance is expected to be completed over the next two months, with the temple scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 6.

On the first day of open house for Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple, journalists were invited to a news conference and walking tour of the interior. Invited guests will be given tours on August 13 and 14, and the public is invited to see the interior from Saturday, August 15, through Saturday, August 22 (excluding Sunday, August 16). The temple's exterior reflects elements found in traditional Cambodian religious structures, while the interior design motifs are inspired by kbach patterns commonly seen in local silverwork, furniture, murals and pottery. The colors reflect traditional Cambodian textiles, local flora and cultural symbolism.

President Dallin H. Oaks will dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple this Sunday, August 16, 2026. The dedicatory session will begin at 10 a.m. local time and will be rebroadcast at 2 p.m. to congregations in the temple district. This is the second temple President Oaks has dedicated this year. In January, he dedicated the Burley Idaho Temple. The Belo Horizonte temple will become the twelfth dedicated temple in Brazil.