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LDS Church Names W. Christopher Waddell as 16th Presiding Bishop, Budge and Douglas as Counselors

The move underscores the bishopric’s role directing humanitarian aid and temporal resources under the First Presidency.

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Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, talks with Sister J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, center, and Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, right, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while admiring the sculpture Five Wise Virgins, created by artist Ben Hammond, at Temple Square during its unveiling in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Overview

  • The First Presidency announced Bishop W. Christopher Waddell as presiding bishop, with L. Todd Budge as first counselor and Sean Douglas as second counselor.
  • The leadership change follows Elder Gérald Caussé’s call last week to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  • The Presiding Bishopric oversees global humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities and membership records.
  • Waddell has served in the Presiding Bishopric since 2016 and has highlighted spiritual and environmental stewardship, including water conservation efforts.
  • Budge previously represented a $32 million church donation to the World Food Programme, and Douglas brings CFO experience from Huntsman Corporation and recent service as Mexico Area president.