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US House Speaker John Boehner quits Congress over Planned Parenthood row
US House Speaker John Boehner quits Congress over Planned Parenthood row

John Boehner's resignation sent shock waves to GOP caucus on Friday and sparked race in the battle for House Speakership ahead of the upcoming reshuffle, CNN reports.

Faith matters in addressing \'epidemic of  suicides,\' Christian counsellors point out
Faith matters in addressing 'epidemic of suicides,' Christian counsellors point out

About 7,000 Christian counselors gathered at the Be Strong National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from Sept. 23 to 26 where they discussed the growing epidemic of suicide in the church.

Thousands of Christian students gather for \'See You at the Pole\' prayer movement
Thousands of Christian students gather for 'See You at the Pole' prayer movement

Thousands of Christian students in the US and other countries got together at their school flagpoles on Wednesday for the yearly "See You at the Pole" movement to pray.

Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis turns Republican after Democrats \'left me\'
Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis turns Republican after Democrats 'left me'

Defiant Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has switched to the Republican party, saying Democrats have left her when it comes to the same-sex marriage issue.

Baptist church in Georgia votes to remove pastor for ejecting 103-year-old member
Baptist church in Georgia votes to remove pastor for ejecting 103-year-old member

Members of a Baptist church in Elberton, Georgia have voted to oust their pastor after he earlier fired a 103-year-old member.

Americans\' trust in their government  plunges to historic lows — Gallup poll
Americans' trust in their government plunges to historic lows — Gallup poll

The American public's trust in their government has plunged to an all-time low, according to a new poll released on Friday.

Ben Seewald: If you can\'t understand many things about God, be in awe, don\'t despair
Ben Seewald: If you can't understand many things about God, be in awe, don't despair

Soon-to-be dad Ben Seewald, the husband of Jessa Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" says that there are a lot of things people don't understand about God, but the things they don't comprehend about Him should not leave them in despair, but rather in awe.

Jessa shares how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar became great parents to their kids
Jessa shares how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar became great parents to their kids

Jessa Seewald definitely learned a lot of things from her parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting," and now that she is going to be a parent herself soon, the reality star is reflecting on the example set by her parents since she is planning to use the same approach they had on parenthood.

For airing his views against homosexuality, doctor gets kicked out of Boston hospital
For airing his views against homosexuality, doctor gets kicked out of Boston hospital

After he expressed negative views about homosexuality, Dr. Paul Church was expelled from his services at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, which is a Harvard-affiliated hospital.

Tisha Campbell-Martin tackles child sex abuse woes in \'Steel Here\' music video
Tisha Campbell-Martin tackles child sex abuse woes in 'Steel Here' music video

Entertainer Tisha Campbell-Martin has been missing in the music scene for the past two decades, having been busy with her acting career, but with her new single "Steel Here," the singer-slash-actress certainly came back with a bang.

Sadie Robertson goes to Haiti and shares how  a young boy named Moses touched her
Sadie Robertson goes to Haiti and shares how a young boy named Moses touched her

"Duck Dynasty" star and "Live Original" teen Sadie Robertson recently flew to Haiti with her mother Korie and sister Rebecca Lo as part of the Help One Now organization. She initially planned to visit Haiti and spread some love to kids in need, but it turns out that the kids were more than eager to share their own slice of love and happiness to Sadie.

Ted Cruz sees Pope Francis as \'proclaimer of truth\'; Mike Huckabee has \'great respect\'
Ted Cruz sees Pope Francis as 'proclaimer of truth'; Mike Huckabee has 'great respect'

Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee might not agree on several things, but they do have the same opinion when it comes to Pope Francis.

Religious freedom \'essential part of American spirit\'
Religious freedom 'essential part of American spirit'

Religious freedom is a fundamental right and an essential part of the American spirit, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Have you heard the one about the mother-in-law?
Pope Francis: Have you heard the one about the mother-in-law?

The Pope surprised observers in the US when he ditched a prepared speech about the challenges of family life to improvise a lively speech full of jokes and laughter as well as a serious message about God and love.

Pete Greig: Why I struggle with prayer but keep coming back for more
Pete Greig: Why I struggle with prayer but keep coming back for more

Pete Greig talks to Christian Today after 15 years of running 24/7 prayer