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First black president of Latin American churches

By Crissy at 02/24/07 18:06

Panamanian Episcopal Bishop Julio Murray was elected the first black president of the Latin American Council of Churches. The race was a tightly contested one, taking three rounds of voting. Bishop Murray amassed the second highest number of votes in the first voting round against the third candidate -- Pastor Oscar Bolioli, president of the Methodist Church in Uruguay.

Original source: Spero News. Latin American churches elect black president

Uruguay's bishop is interim bishop to Cuba

Cuba is getting the first woman bishop. She was just appointed by the Episcopal Church. The church feels it is more about gifts and service than gender. Until this milestone appointment becomes complete Cuba's interim bishop will be Miguel Tamayo, who is Uruguay's bishop.

Original source: Contra Costa Times. Gender barrier broken in Cuba