Disciples of Jesus Christ have a “sacred duty to keep the flame of God’s love burning” in their hearts and let its light shine within their communities, said Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in his first public appearance as a Latter-day Saint apostle.

“The Lord asks us to be aware of the broader world around us — something more possible than ever in our connected age — while remaining grounded and actively engaged in the places where we live and serve,” said the recently ordained apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at a stewardship symposium held Friday at BYU.

For more than 13 years, Elder Caussé served in the church’s Presiding Bishopric , which oversees the church’s humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, am

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