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Episcopalians Elect First Woman to Lead Church

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.

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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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