Here are 6 times when popes shaped history, for better or worse.

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Pope Leo XIV Aligns Himself With ‘Ordinary People’ in His First Mass

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.

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Putin Enlists Russian Pride for War in Ukraine During Moscow Parade

The military parade marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany was intended to impress allies and tap into Russia’s deep sense of national pride.

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Lee Zeldin Places a Mezuza at His E.P.A. Office

Environmentalists said a ritual at the office of Lee Zeldin, the agency head, highlighted a disconnect between religious principles and looser health and climate protections.

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A CEO’s Guide to Surviving Trump’s Trade War

Randy Carr, whose family business makes embroidered patches, is always on high alert for the competition. But with on-again-off-again tariffs, he’s just trying to keep up with the rules.

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Robert A.G. Monks, Crusader Against ‘Imperial’ C.E.O.s, Dies at 91

A descendant of American wealth, he used his success in business to push for social responsibility in corporate leadership and encouraged shareholders to push back.

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Newark Airport Suffers Another Radar Outage

The air traffic control mishap early Friday morning added to disruptions in recent days that have intensified concerns about safety at one of the busiest U.S. airports.

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Republican Agenda Hits Familiar Obstacle: State and Local Taxes

A small group of Republicans is threatening to torpedo President Trump’s agenda over the state and local tax deduction, long a headache for both parties.

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Fed Officials Stick to Cautious Message on Rate Cuts Despite Pressure From Trump

Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, has made clear that pre-emptive interest rate cuts are not appropriate for the moment.

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Justice Department to Investigate Muslim Development in Texas, Cornyn Says

The planned development outside of Dallas, organized by members of a local mosque, has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans.

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