Overview
- Caussé was named and ordained on Thursday by President Dallin H. Oaks, filling the apostolic vacancy created by President Russell M. Nelson’s death.
- Since 2015 he has overseen the church’s real estate, investments and welfare operations, with Ensign Peak disclosing $58.4 billion in U.S. securities and an independent analysis estimating total investments at about $206 billion.
- Under his leadership, humanitarian spending rose 60% from 2020 to 2024 to $1.45 billion, and he advanced environmental stewardship through priorities such as renewable energy, water conservation and sustainable design.
- He helped steer a global temple-building surge during Russell M. Nelson’s tenure, while President Oaks has since signaled a slower pace for announcing additional temples.
- Born in Bordeaux, Caussé becomes the third current European apostle, reflecting the Twelve’s growing international composition.