Church of Jesus Christ Names Elder Gérald Caussé as New Apostle
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé was announced Thursday as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Announcement and Ordination
Now Elder Caussé, 62, has served as the church's presiding bishop for 11 years. He was called to the apostleship and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks, along with members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
"I've always had a testimony of Jesus Christ. He's always been in the center of my life. And I know he's our Savior and Redeemer. What a wonderful thing it is to be a witness of Christ. That's the best responsibility or stewardship we might have in our lives."
Background and Service
Elder Caussé is originally from Bordeaux, France. He is the third presiding bishop born outside the United States and the first whose first language is not English. His prior church roles include serving as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric and as a General Authority Seventy.
Personal Life
He married Valérie Babin on August 5, 1986, in the Bern Switzerland Temple. His church assignments have led him and his family to live in Germany and the United States.
Author's summary: Elder Gérald Caussé, with 11 years as presiding bishop and a French background, has been called as a new apostle, reflecting his lifelong dedication to Jesus Christ and the church.