Other
- Jehovah's Witnesses – Frederick W. Franz, President of the Jehovah's Witnesses (1977–1992)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) – Ezra Taft Benson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985–1994)
- Tibetan Buddhism – Tenzin Gyatso, Dalai Lama (1935–present)
- World Council of Churches – Emilio Castro, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (1985–1992)
- New Apostolic Church – Hans Urwyler, Chief apostle of the New Apostolic Church (1978–1988)
- Coptic Orthodox Church – Shenouda III of Alexandria, Coptic Pope (1971–present)
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