Why did the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints change its procedures for submitting Holocaust victims' names for proxy baptism?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performs baptism by proxy for those who have died, a practice rooted in the belief that this rite is essential for salvation. Because this work relies on extensive genealogy research to identify candidates, the church maintains vast records to facilitate these ceremonies.1

In 2010, the church modified its procedures for collecting genealogical information specifically to prevent the names of Jewish individuals who perished during the Holocaust from being submitted for proxy baptism. This change was implemented in direct response to complaints from various Jewish groups who found the practice deeply offensive and disrespectful to the memory of those lost in the genocide. By adjusting these protocols, the church sought to address these concerns and prevent the unauthorized inclusion of Holocaust victims in its temple rites.1