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Pope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican, but the value of humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
Pope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican, but the value of humor has deep roots in Catholic traditionPope Francis meets with comedians at the Apostolic Palace on June 14, 2024, in Vatican City.Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Image

When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, 2024, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents.

To many Catholics, this meeting came as a surprise....

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