Pope invites comedians such as Chris Rock, Whoopie Goldberg to Vatican

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.