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 calling 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, served as the church’s presiding bishop for the past decade. In this role, he oversaw humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and membership records management.
His previous service includes roles as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 to 2015 and as a General Authority Seventy between 2008 and 2012.
Significance of His Appointment
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).
“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."
Official Ordination
The ordination took place on November 6, 2025, led by President Dallin H. Oaks along with the First Presidency and the existing Quorum members.
Summary
Gérald Caussé’s ordination as an apostle highlights the church’s growing international leadership and his extensive experience in key administrative roles.