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 calling and ordination of Gérald Caussé as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This appointment marks an important leadership change for the global church.
Background and Service
Gérald Caussé, originally from Bordeaux, France, has served as the church’s Presiding Bishop for the past decade. His responsibilities included overseeing humanitarian aid efforts, welfare programs, church finances such as tithing and fast offerings, as well as management of facilities and membership records.
Earlier in his ministry, Caussé served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric between 2012 and 2015 and as a General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012.
Global Representation in Leadership
With this ordination, Caussé becomes the fourth member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to be born outside the United States. Other international members include 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 respected leader from France, has been ordained as the newest apostle, strengthening the international composition of the church’s senior leadership.