Now that Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation, there is increased discussion about the nature and scope of his legacy. Some have suggested that this pope will go down in history as among the more “evangelical friendly.” For my thoughts on the subject and an evaluation of the papabile (the likely or possible candidate to be elected pope), my article for Credo Magazine is now available online.

Clowns for Christ: The Joy of Realizing You’re Not a Lion Tamer
When I was about three, I saw a time-accelerated film sequence on television featuring a clown applying his makeup. The clip started with a normal