At the risk of wading into one of our nation’s and church’s most contentious questions, America asked our readers when they think is the right time to decorate for Christmas.

Pope Francis faced questions regarding Vatican finances arising from recent events that have provoked concern about the possibility of mismanagement of the Peter’s Pence charity and on nuclear weapons, power and war.

"Many of these victims suffer and perish anonymously," said George Marlin, chairman of Aid to the Church in Need-USA, the charity sponsoring the service.

The court also sentenced gardener Armando Gómez to 18 years in prison. The victims are 10 former students.

Overall, the “attitude of gratitude” is simply a better way to live one’s life—happier, healthier and more open hearted—than the attitude of greed.

The recent writings of New York Times columnist Ross Douthat are calling political conservatives to a needed greater humility.