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Scholar and author Jerry Pattengale has been appointed interim CEO and president of the Religion News Founda­tion and CEO and publisher of Religion News Service, a subsidiary of the foundation. Pattengale re­places Tom Galla­gher, who was hired in 2016. A reason was not given for Gal­lagher’s departure.

“During this season of rapid change in the media industry and nonprofit sector, RNF and RNS are well-positioned for continued growth,” Pattengale said in a press release. “Our future looks bright, thanks to the remarkable expertise of our board, staff and journalists.”