"Simple and humble worker" had served as head of the Vatican office on church doctrine.

Why he was chosen—and why he's no narrow-minded blockhead.

"He's going to hold the line," says Norm Geisler.

Recent stats Congo's war, volunteering, and Terri Schiavo

Two Kansas abortion clinics refuse to comply with court order.

The unknown story of how John Paul II ushered Campus Crusade into Catholic Poland.

Two sharply contrasting perspectives on Bible translation.

Stalwart against liberalism in mainline churches had colon cancer.

A documentary about Lonnie Frisbee, a key figure in the Jesus Movement and the growth of Calvary Chapel, is making the rounds at film festivals. We talked to the director about Frisbee, who died of AIDS in 1993.

Along the road of life, sometimes you must steer toward a place that you'd rather avoid.

Recent comments on Ashley Smith, the church as mall, and religion and politics in Britain.

Why it's time to raise the bar.

Looking ahead to some of the most anticipated Christian albums for the rest of this year.

Just arguing our liberties can blind us to our duties.

A recent health challenge landed me in the radiology department waiting room at a nearby hospital.

Parenting can be especially difficult for those of us in ministry.

Leading bioethicist Gilbert Meilaender discusses the problems of withdrawing Terri Schiavo's lifeline.

Church leaders report more than 200 new incidents of persecution.