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United Methodist Bishop Leontine Turpeau Current Kelly preaches during evening worship at the first reunion of the former Central Jurisdiction of the Methodist Church in College Park, Ga., in 2004.  Kelly died at age 92 on June 28.  A UMNS file photo by Mike DuBose. Accompanies UMNS story #195. 6/28/12.

Leontine Kelly, United Methodist female bishop, dead at 92

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Leontine T.C. Kelly, the first African-American woman elected as a bishop by the United Methodist Church, passed away on June 28th at the age of 92...
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theGrio Reflects: Ghanians switch from traditional religions to Pentecostalism

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Pentecostalism is the fastest growing religion in Africa. Once cleansed, the church offers more to the believer: specific prayers to get a job, to improve …

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