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Episcopalians Elect First Woman to Lead Church

By Jason DeRose

Published June 19, 2006 at 6:00 AM EDT

U.S. Episcopalians elect a woman to head the more than 2-million-member denomination. Katharine Jefferts Schori is the first female bishop to head the national churches in the worldwide Anglican Communion. From Chicago Public Radio, Jason DeRose reports.

Jason DeRose

Jason DeRose is the Western Bureau Chief for NPR News, based at NPR West in Culver City. He edits news coverage from Member station reporters and freelancers in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii. DeRose also edits coverage of religion and LGBTQ issues for the National Desk.

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