SALT LAKE CITY — 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.

Elder Caussé, 62, has been serving as the presiding bishop for the church for 11 years. He was called to the apostleship on Thursday 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.

“I’ve always had a testimony of Jesus Christ,” now-Elder Caussé said. “He’s always been in the center of my life. I know Jesus Christ lives. 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 is a native of Bordeaux, Fra

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