Elder Gérald Caussé Called to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
SALT LAKE CITY — Elder Gérald Caussé, originally from France and former Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was called and ordained as the newest member of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday. He was ordained by President Dallin H. Oaks along with other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Role and Responsibilities
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest governing body in the Church. Its members act as special witnesses of Jesus Christ and oversee the administrative functions of the Church worldwide.
“I’ve always had a testimony of Jesus Christ,” Elder Caussé said. “And I know He’s our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ.”
Personal Background
Elder Caussé was born in Bordeaux, France, in 1963 and moved to Paris at age 19. He and his wife, Valérie Babin Caussé, are second-generation Church members. They married in the Bern Switzerland Temple in 1986 and have five children.
Church Service
- Served in the Presiding Bishopric since 2012
- General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012
Throughout his ministry, Elder Caussé has been known for emphasizing the care of others and the significance of supporting the Church’s youth.
“What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ.”
Author's summary: Elder Gérald Caussé, a dedicated Church leader from France, brings decades of service and a strong testimony of Christ to his new role in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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