Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Before flying to Italy's southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican on Friday celebrating the importance of humor.
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3 developments- Jun 11, 2024Only center coverage:Pope Francis is the headliner at a comedic conclave that includes Jimmy Fallon
- Jun 13, 2024Why did the pope cross the road? To host more than 100 comedians
- Jun 14, 2024Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
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