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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)

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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church of Jesus Christ), the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve Apostles, or simply the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are apostles, with the calling to be prophets, seers, and revelators, evangelical ambassadors, and special witnesses of Jesus Christ. The quorum was first organized in 1835 and designated as a body of "traveling councilors" with jurisdiction outside areas where the church was formally organized, equal in authority to the First Presidency, the Seventy, the standing Presiding High Council, and the high councils of the various stakes. The jurisdiction of the Twelve was originally limited to areas of the world outside Zion or its stakes. After the apostles returned from their missions to England, Joseph Smith altered the responsibilities of the quorum: it was given charge of the affairs of the church, under direction of the First Presidency.

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(1940-12-03) December 3, 1940 (age 85)
(1940-12-03) December 3, 1940 (age 85)
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(1940-12-03) December 3, 1940 (age 85)
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14) – presentActing President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15) – September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01) – June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14) – presentActing President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15) – September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01) – June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)
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President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14) – presentActing President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15) – September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01) – June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)
A former president of Brigham Young University.
A former president of Brigham Young University.
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A former president of Brigham Young University.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
(1940-11-06) November 6, 1940 (age 85)
(1940-11-06) November 6, 1940 (age 85)
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(1940-11-06) November 6, 1940 (age 85)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – presentSecond Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2002 (2002-08-15) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994 (1994-04-02) – April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – presentSecond Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2002 (2002-08-15) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994 (1994-04-02) – April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – presentSecond Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2002 (2002-08-15) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994 (1994-04-02) – April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07)
The first apostle of German descent.
The first apostle of German descent.
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The first apostle of German descent.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
David A. Bednar
(1952-06-15) June 15, 1952 (age 73)
(1952-06-15) June 15, 1952 (age 73)
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(1952-06-15) June 15, 1952 (age 73)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)
Final president of Ricks College and first president of Brigham Young University–Idaho.
Final president of Ricks College and first president of Brigham Young University–Idaho.
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Final president of Ricks College and first president of Brigham Young University–Idaho.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Quentin L. Cook
(1940-09-08) September 8, 1940 (age 85)
(1940-09-08) September 8, 1940 (age 85)
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(1940-09-08) September 8, 1940 (age 85)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 (1996-04-06) – April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 (1996-04-06) – April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 (1996-04-06) – April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05)
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Name:
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Neil L. Andersen
(1951-08-09) August 9, 1951 (age 74)
(1951-08-09) August 9, 1951 (age 74)
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(1951-08-09) August 9, 1951 (age 74)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009 (2009-04-09)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 (1993-04-03) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009 (2009-04-09)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 (1993-04-03) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009 (2009-04-09)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 (1993-04-03) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)
Name:
Name:
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Ronald A. Rasband
(1951-02-06) February 6, 1951 (age 74)
(1951-02-06) February 6, 1951 (age 74)
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(1951-02-06) February 6, 1951 (age 74)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1, 2000 (2000-04-01) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1, 2000 (2000-04-01) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1, 2000 (2000-04-01) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Name:
Name:
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Gary E. Stevenson
(1955-08-06) August 6, 1955 (age 70)
(1955-08-06) August 6, 1955 (age 70)
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(1955-08-06) August 6, 1955 (age 70)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Name:
Name:
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Dale G. Renlund
(1952-11-13) November 13, 1952 (age 73)
(1952-11-13) November 13, 1952 (age 73)
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(1952-11-13) November 13, 1952 (age 73)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Name:
Name:
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Gerrit W. Gong
(1953-12-23) December 23, 1953 (age 71)
(1953-12-23) December 23, 1953 (age 71)
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(1953-12-23) December 23, 1953 (age 71)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
The first apostle of Asian descent.
The first apostle of Asian descent.
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The first apostle of Asian descent.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Ulisses Soares
(1958-10-02) October 2, 1958 (age 67)
(1958-10-02) October 2, 1958 (age 67)
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(1958-10-02) October 2, 1958 (age 67)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, January 6, 2013 (2013-01-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 2, 2005 (2005-04-02) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, January 6, 2013 (2013-01-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 2, 2005 (2005-04-02) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, January 6, 2013 (2013-01-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 2, 2005 (2005-04-02) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
The first apostle of Brazilian descent.
The first apostle of Brazilian descent.
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The first apostle of Brazilian descent.
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Patrick Kearon
(1961-07-18) July 18, 1961 (age 64)
(1961-07-18) July 18, 1961 (age 64)
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(1961-07-18) July 18, 1961 (age 64)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, August 2017 (2017-08) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, August 2017 (2017-08) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, August 2017 (2017-08) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
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Jeffrey R. Holland
Gérald Caussé
(1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 62)
(1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 62)
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(1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 62)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, called by Gary E. Stevenson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, called by Gary E. Stevenson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, called by Gary E. Stevenson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
The first apostle of French descent.
The first apostle of French descent.
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The first apostle of French descent.
Name:
Jeffrey R. Holland
Born:
(1940-12-03) December 3, 1940 (age 85)
Positions:
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, October 14, 2025 (2025-10-14) – presentActing President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15) – September 27, 2025 (2025-09-27)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)LDS Church Apostle, called by Howard W. Hunter, June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 1, 1989 (1989-04-01) – June 23, 1994 (1994-06-23)
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A former president of Brigham Young University.
Name:
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Born:
(1940-11-06) November 6, 1940 (age 85)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) – presentSecond Counselor in the First Presidency, called by Thomas S. Monson, February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2002 (2002-08-15) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07) – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 2, 1994 (1994-04-02) – April 7, 1996 (1996-04-07)
Notes:
The first apostle of German descent.
Name:
David A. Bednar
Born:
(1952-06-15) June 15, 1952 (age 73)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 7, 2004 (2004-10-07)
Notes:
Final president of Ricks College and first president of Brigham Young University–Idaho.
Name:
Quentin L. Cook
Born:
(1940-09-08) September 8, 1940 (age 85)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 1, 2007 (2007-08-01) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05) – October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)Second Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 6, 1996 (1996-04-06) – April 5, 1998 (1998-04-05)
Name:
Neil L. Andersen
Born:
(1951-08-09) August 9, 1951 (age 74)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 9, 2009 (2009-04-09)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Ezra Taft Benson, April 3, 1993 (1993-04-03) – April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)
Name:
Ronald A. Rasband
Born:
(1951-02-06) February 6, 1951 (age 74)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, August 15, 2005 (2005-08-15) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1, 2000 (2000-04-01) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Name:
Gary E. Stevenson
Born:
(1955-08-06) August 6, 1955 (age 70)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Name:
Dale G. Renlund
Born:
(1952-11-13) November 13, 1952 (age 73)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)LDS Church Apostle, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 4, 2009 (2009-04-04) – October 3, 2015 (2015-10-03)
Name:
Gerrit W. Gong
Born:
(1953-12-23) December 23, 1953 (age 71)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Notes:
The first apostle of Asian descent.
Name:
Ulisses Soares
Born:
(1958-10-02) October 2, 1958 (age 67)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, January 6, 2013 (2013-01-06) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Gordon B. Hinckley, April 2, 2005 (2005-04-02) – March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Notes:
The first apostle of Brazilian descent.
Name:
Patrick Kearon
Born:
(1961-07-18) July 18, 1961 (age 64)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)LDS Church Apostle, called by Russell M. Nelson, December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)Presidency of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, August 2017 (2017-08) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) – December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)
Name:
Gérald Caussé
Born:
(1963-05-20) May 20, 1963 (age 62)
Positions:
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)LDS Church Apostle, called by Dallin H. Oaks, November 6, 2025 (2025-11-06)Presiding Bishop, called by Thomas S. Monson, October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, called by Gary E. Stevenson, March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31) – October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)First Quorum of the Seventy, called by Thomas S. Monson, April 5, 2008 (2008-04-05) – March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Notes:
The first apostle of French descent.

References

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