Elder Gérald Caussé Called to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
SALT LAKE CITY — Elder Gérald Caussé, originally from France and formerly the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been called and ordained as the newest member of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The ordination took place on Thursday and was performed by President Dallin H. Oaks, together with members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve.
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the Church’s second-highest governing body. Its members serve as special witnesses of Jesus Christ and help oversee the worldwide administration of the faith.
“I’ve always had a testimony of Jesus Christ,” Elder Caussé said. “I know He is our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ.”
Early Life and Family
Born in Bordeaux, France, in 1963, Gérald Caussé moved to Paris when he was nineteen. He and his wife, Valérie Babin Caussé, married in the Bern Switzerland Temple in 1986. They are second-generation members of the Church and parents of five children.
Church Service
- Served in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 until his new appointment.
- Previously served as a General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012.
- Has emphasized compassion, service to others, and strengthening the spiritual growth of youth throughout his ministry.
Author’s Summary
Elder Gérald Caussé of France has joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, marking a new chapter in his service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.