Elder Gérald Caussé Called as Newest Apostle
Elder Gérald Caussé is the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from France and has served for the past decade as the Church’s presiding bishop. He was called to fill a vacancy in the quorum after the death of President Russell M. Nelson.
Elder Caussé, 62, was ordained on Thursday, Nov., in a ceremony led by [translate:Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]. At the time of his call, he was serving as the presiding bishop of the Church.
He and his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé, have raised three children across several countries, including France, Germany, and the United States. A native of Bordeaux, France, Elder Caussé is the fourth current apostle born outside the United States.
[translate:“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.”]
Elder Caussé recently spoke at the annual Utah YSA conference in Salt Lake City. Throughout his service as a Church leader, he has often addressed youth and young adults in various settings.
Author’s summary: Elder Gérald Caussé, the first French apostle, brings decades of leadership and a heartfelt testimony of Jesus Christ to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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