Church of Jesus Christ names Bishop Elder Gérald Caussé as new apostle

Church of Jesus Christ Names Bishop Gérald Caussé as New Apostle

Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé was announced on Thursday as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

New Apostle's Background

At 62 years old, Elder Caussé has served as the church's presiding bishop for the past 11 years. He was called to the apostleship and ordained on the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks along with the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

"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 Gérald Caussé

Personal and Church Service Details

Elder Caussé is originally from Bordeaux, France.
He is the third presiding bishop born outside the United States and the first for whom English is a second language.
He previously served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric and as a General Authority Seventy.
He married Valérie Babin on August 5, 1986, in the Bern Switzerland Temple.
His church callings have taken him and his family to live in Germany and the United States.

His experience and faith position him well to serve in the leadership of the church worldwide.

Author’s summary: Elder Gérald Caussé, a French native and longtime church leader, has been called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, continuing his extensive service and testimony of Jesus Christ.

KSL — 2025-11-07

Church of Jesus Christ Names Bishop Gérald Caussé as New Apostle

New Apostle's Background

Personal and Church Service Details

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