The towering white temple stands on Rome's nondescript outer rim, far from ...
ROME - The towering white temple stands on Rome’s nondescript outer rim, far from the Vatican, but for Italy’s 25,000 Mormons it is a clear sign that their faith has finally arrived at the historic heart of Christianity.
But that does not worry Italy’s Mormons who until now have had to travel to the Swiss capital Berne for the nearest temple. The new building is part of a 15-acre religious and cultural center that resembles a U.S. college campus. Despite their differences, the two Churches work together on humanitarian projects, particularly in the United States, where the Church was founded in the early 1800s by Joseph Smith.
During a recent visit, the temple was abuzz with workers getting ready for the dedication. They included six college-age U.S. missionaries, in Italy for two years of voluntary proselytizing work that is a trademark of their Church.
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