SALT LAKE CITY — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has named W. Christopher Waddell as the new Presiding Bishop, with L. Todd Budge serving as First Counselor and Sean Douglas as Second Counselor.

The Friday announced appointments fill the vacancy created by Elder Gérald Caussé's call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Nov. 6. Bishop Waddell and Bishop Budge both served as counselors in the Presiding Bishopric to Elder Caussé.

The Presiding Bishopric operates under the direction of the First Presidency, managing the church's global temporal affairs, including humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing, fast offerings, and physical facilities. They also travel frequently to minister to members worldwide.

Bishop Waddell, 66, was first called t

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