Editorial“Donald Trump is the anointed of God,” says Charles Pace, a pastor who preaches about the coming apocalypse. (Christopher Lee/The New York Times)
EditorialTekoah Clayton, a member of the gospel group Anointed for Purpose, sings at Praise Fest in New Orleans in October 2022. (Kathleen Flynn/The New York Times)
EditorialSeveral House Republicans say they will oppose the bid by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) to become House Speaker, while Democrats have smoothly anointed their new leaders. (Al Drago/The New York Times)
EditorialA boy views a video depicting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Military Museum in Beijing on Sept. 2, 2022. Xi has inserted himself into every corner of Chinese life, leaving no room for anointed successors. (Gilles Sabrié/The New York Times)