Pope invites comedians such as Chris Rock, Whoopie Goldberg to Vatican
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FILE - Pope Francis attends the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, May 11, 2024. The pope will welcome comedians from around the world to a June 14 cultural event in Italy to "celebrate the beauty of human diversity," the Vatican said Saturday.
Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays "Lord, give me a sense of humor," will welcome comedians from around the world to a cultural event in Italy to "celebrate the beauty of human diversity," the Vatican said Saturday.
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