The Episcopal Church, at its General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, is scheduled to elect a new leader Wednesday to replace Michael Curry, who for the past nine years has served as the first African American presiding bishop of the 239-year-old denomination.

There are five nominees for presiding bishop, who serves as the Episcopalians’ chief pastor, president and CEO.

The Episcopal Church, at its General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, is scheduled to elect a new leader Wednesday to replace Michael Curry, who for the past nin…{ai:summary}<p>The Episcopal Church in Louisville elects a new leader to replace Michael Curry. Five candidates vying for the position of presiding bishop. #religion</p>

Episcopal Church is electing a successor to Michael Curry, its first African American leader

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