The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Apostle
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the call and ordination of Gérald Caussé as the newest member of its Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Background of Gérald Caussé
Caussé, originally from Bordeaux, France, served as the church’s presiding bishop for the past ten years. In this role, he oversaw areas such as humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and membership records management.
Prior to that, he was a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 2012 to 2015 and served as a General Authority Seventy from 2008 to 2012.
Significance of the Ordination
Gérald 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) in this distinction.
“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."
This ordination marks a significant step in the church’s leadership, reflecting its global reach and diverse membership.
Author’s summary: Gérald Caussé from France has been ordained as a new apostle, emphasizing the church’s expanding international leadership and commitment to humanitarian efforts.