The newest apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Elder Gérald Caussé.

Who is the new apostle?

  • Elder Gérald Caussé was called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in early November 2025, filling a vacancy created after the death of President Russell M. Nelson.
  • He was ordained an apostle by President Dallin H. Oaks and other senior leaders of the Church on the same day his calling was announced.

Background and service

  • Before his call as an apostle, Elder Caussé served for about 11 years as the Church’s Presiding Bishop, overseeing humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, and church physical facilities worldwide.
  • He is from Bordeaux, France, and becomes the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from France and one of several current apostles born outside the United States.

Why this is significant now

  • Elder Caussé’s call comes in a period of leadership transition, following President Nelson’s death and Dallin H. Oaks becoming Church president, with some adjustments to the church’s recent rapid temple-building pace.
  • His experience with church finances and the global temple program is noted as a key part of his prior leadership, including overseeing a major phase of temple construction around the world.

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