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Photo gallery: Mormon temple to grace 'Eternal City'

Published: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010

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Among interesting sights found on the site for the Rome Italy Temple are olive trees. The land on which the temple will be built has an olive grove.
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Artist rendering shows an aerial view of the Rome Italy Temple and grounds. The complex will include a new Rome Italy Stake Center, a visitors center and a patron housing building.
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Rome, a city known worldwide for its culture, beauty and history and called "The Eternal City," will be home to a new Mormon temple.

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Children are taught during Primary activities at the Rome 2nd Ward, Rome Italy Stake. The temple will allow members to build and fortify their lives.
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Rome Italy Stake Patriarch Michele Calabrese stands outside the Rome 2nd Ward meetinghouse. Italy is home to some 25,000 Church members.

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"This is one of the greatest blessings that has ever come to Italy." - President Thomas S. Monson