The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces ordination of Gérald Caussé as new apostle

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, originally from Bordeaux, France, has served as the church’s presiding bishop for the past 10 years. In this role, he managed humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and membership records organization.

He was also a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 to 2015 and served as a General Authority Seventy between 2008 and 2012.

Significance of the Appointment

Caussé is the fourth apostle in the church’s Quorum of the Twelve to be born outside the United States. He joins Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Czech Republic), Ulisses Soares (Brazil), and Patrick Kearon (England) in this distinction.

Official 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."

This appointment marks a significant moment in the church’s leadership, emphasizing its international diversity.

Author's summary: Gérald Caussé, formerly presiding bishop, was ordained on November 6, 2025, as the newest apostle, continuing the church’s tradition of global leadership representation.

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Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner — 2025-11-06

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