Elder Gérald Caussé Called as Newest Apostle
Elder Gérald Caussé, the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from France, has been called as the newest Apostle. He has served for the past decade as the Church’s presiding bishop.
Oaks announced the calling of Elder Gérald Caussé as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday, Nov. He fills a vacancy left after the death of President Russell M.
Elder Caussé, aged 62, was ordained on Thursday, Nov., by Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. At the time of his call, he was serving as the Church’s presiding bishop.
He and his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé, have raised three children in several countries, including France, Germany, and the United States. A native of Bordeaux, France, Elder Caussé is the fourth current Apostle born outside the U.S.
“I’ve always had a testimony of Jesus Christ. He’s always been in the center of my life. And I know He’s our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ. That’s the best responsibility or stewardship we might have in our lives.”
Elder Caussé recently spoke at the annual Utah YSA conference in Salt Lake City and has addressed youth and young adults in various Church settings throughout his leadership.
Summary: Elder Gérald Caussé, the first Apostle from France, brings decades of leadership and a deep testimony of Christ as he joins the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.