The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Gérald Caussé as New Apostle
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday the ordination of Gérald Caussé as the newest member of its Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Caussé, originally from Bordeaux, France, has served as the church’s presiding bishop for the past decade.
Background and Service
As presiding bishop, Caussé oversaw the church’s humanitarian and welfare efforts, including the administration of tithing and fast offerings, management of physical facilities, and organization of membership records.
Previously, he served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 to 2015 and as a General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012.
Global Representation
With this appointment, Caussé becomes the fourth member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles born outside the United States, following Dieter F. Uchtdorf from the Czech Republic, Ulisses Soares from Brazil, and Patrick Kearon from England.
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.”
Author’s summary: Gérald Caussé, a French leader with extensive humanitarian experience, has been ordained as an apostle, expanding the Church’s international leadership representation.