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Azza Karam resigns as secretary general of Religions for Peace

By Adelle M. Banks — June 21, 2023
(RNS) — She was elected secretary general at the 10th World Assembly of the global coalition in Lindau, Germany, in 2019, marking the first time a woman and a Muslim was chosen to lead the organization that was founded in 1970.

Catholic nominee for UN secretary-general opposed legalization of abortion in Portugal

By guest — October 7, 2016
LISBON, Portugal (RNS) Former Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is known as a consensus seeker, but one who draws the line when it comes to his own conscience.

Anglican Communion’s new secretary general draws praise from Africa, condemnation elsewhere

By Fredrick Nzwili — April 13, 2015
(RNS) Nigerian Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon's appointment has drawn criticism from gay groups who pointed out that he has a history of anti-gay statements.
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