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RNS-Transgender-Bishop: Lutherans elect Megan Rohrer first transgender bishop
(RNS) — The Rev. Megan Rohrer was elected bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Sierra Pacific synod on Saturday (May 8), becoming the first transgender person to serve as bishop in the denomination or in any of the U.S.’ major Christian faiths. By Paul O’Donnell. 710 words. (category: a)

RNS-Interfaith-Iftar:  Ramadan interfaith events go online for a second year
(RNS) — A number of “interfaith iftar” events designed to bring Muslims together with members of other religions have flourished during Ramadan this year. Muslim and interfaith groups in the United States have used the month to organize events tied to the daily breaking of the fast meal (or iftar). By Joseph Hammond. 725 words. (category: a)

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