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Protesters along the route to the John Paul II Shrine in Washington. (John McDonnell/The Post)
Protesters along the route to the John Paul II Shrine in Washington. (John McDonnell/The Post)

‘I find it baffling and reprehensible’: Catholic Archbishop of Washington slams Trump’s visit to John Paul II shrine

The president's visit comes a day after his stop at an Episcopal Church drew fire.
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Trump wanted a photo op. He delivered the most ominous message of his presidency.

Instead of harnessing the symbolic power of Washington, this unearned victory lap showed no regard for the city or its people.

Using medical helicopters to target protesters a ‘foolish’ violation of norms, experts say

The thwomping blades of military helicopters, including one with Red Cross markings, were part of a low-flying show of force over Washington’s streets Monday night.
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ROME, ITALY - JUNE 1: Raffaello, 1520 ? 1483 at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome, on June 1, 2020. The exhibit marking the 500th anniversary of Raphael?s death coincided with Italy?s coronavirus lockdown and was halted in early March after all of three days. Pictured�Mario De Simoni, President of Scuderie del Quirinale, and Federica Salzano, Press Officer of Scuderie del Quirinale. (Photo by Ginevra Sammartino for The Washington Post)� �� (Ginevra Sammartino)
ROME, ITALY - JUNE 1: "Raffaello, 1520 ? 1483" at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome, on June 1, 2020. The exhibit marking the 500th anniversary of Raphael?s death coincided with Italy?s coronavirus lockdown and was halted in early March after all of three days. Pictured�Mario De Simoni, President of Scuderie del Quirinale, and Federica Salzano, Press Officer of Scuderie del Quirinale. (Photo by Ginevra Sammartino for The Washington Post)� �� (Ginevra Sammartino)

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Lasting covid-19 restrictions limit access to Italy’s cultural sites.

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The night sky covers the National Museum of African American History and Culture last month. (Reuters)

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