"For over six decades, the United Nations has helped to shape the international response to global dangers."
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That doubtless influenced the financial deregulation that preceded the crisis, helped shape the response and is plainly influencing post-crisis efforts at regulatory reform.
Now Cardinal Dolan has the opportunity to use his newly enhanced influence to shape the church's response to a broad range of issues, including a shortage of priests and dwindling attendance.