The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Apostle
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday the call and ordination of Gérald Caussé as the newest member of its Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Background of Gérald Caussé
Caussé, from Bordeaux, France, has served as the church’s presiding bishop for the past ten years. In this role, he focused on humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and managing membership records.
Before this, he served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 to 2015 and as a General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012.
Significance of His Ordination
Gérald Caussé is the fourth member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to be born outside the United States. He joins Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Czech Republic), Ulisses Soares (Brazil), and Patrick Kearon (England).
Official Church Statement
Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
His calling reflects the church’s growing international leadership and continued emphasis on compassionate service worldwide.
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