Pope Francis Hosts Over 100 Comedians at the Vatican

Pontiff praises humor's role in uniting people and addressing societal issues during unique gathering

• Comedians including Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg, and Chris Rock attended the event.
• Pope Francis emphasized the power of humor to spread peace and smiles amid global crises.
• The pontiff highlighted the importance of laughing at God without offending religious sentiments.
• He also acknowledged the comedians' role in pointing out societal problems through their art.
• The meeting occurred before Pope Francis' participation in the G7 summit in Italy.

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