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Brazil Surpasses Mexico in LDS Growth | Salt Lake City News
Brazil has officially surpassed Mexico to become the world’s second-largest Latter-day Saint population, a major milestone for the church’s global expansion. President Dallin H. Oaks chose Brazil as his first international stop as president, dedicating a new temple there and praising the nation’s people and religious freedom. Since the 1960s, Brazil has grown into a powerhouse for the church—with over 2,000 congregations, 37 missions, and native leaders like Apostle Ulisses Soares. Membership surged even during the pandemic, adding nearly 48,000 members last year alone—about 12% of the…
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