Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Elder Gerald Causse Appointed to LDS Church's Twelve Apostles
A man named Elder Gerald Causse, who is 62 years old, has been chosen to become a new leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He will now be part of a special group called the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
This is a very important, lifelong job.
Before this, he was in charge of the church's money and helped with its charity work.
He also managed buildings like temples and meetinghouses.
Elder Causse believes strongly in Jesus Christ and wants to share messages of hope.
He has also focused on helping people and the environment.
He comes from France, showing that the church has leaders from many different countries.
He is married and has five children.
Elder Gerald Causse, 62, has been appointed as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was called to this lifelong position by President Dallin H. Oaks, filling a vacancy.
Previously, Elder Causse served for over a decade as the Presiding Bishop, overseeing financial affairs and humanitarian work.
His appointment contributes to the international diversity within the Twelve Apostles, with leaders now from multiple countries.
Elder Causse has emphasized faith in Jesus Christ, hope, compassion, environmental stewardship, and service in his teachings.
- Who
- Elder Gerald Causse
- What
- Appointed as a new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Why
- To fill the vacancy left by the death of President Russell M Nelson on September 27
- Name
- Gerald Causse
- Age
- 62
- Appointed
- Thursday
- Calling Body
- Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Previous Role
- Presiding Bishop
- Nationality
- French
- Date of Birth
- May 20, 1963
- Family
- Married to Valerie Babin Causse, five children