Ready for the Pope’s Comedy Festival at the Vatican?

Pope Francis will host an exceptional assembly of 100 international comedians at the Vatican, this Friday, June 14, and it's no papal joke.

Celebrity guests will include Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg!

Pope Francis will meet with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock and other comedians

According to the Vatican's news site, the meeting “promises to be a moment of meaningful intercultural dialogue and sharing of joy and hope” https://t.co/hbIBdOcWoF

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According to the Vatican website, this unique event aims to celebrate human diversity and promote a message of peace, love and solidarity. The initiative highlights the Vatican's recognition of humor as an effective means of fostering empathy, sympathy and intercultural dialogue.

Among the confirmed participants, comedians from fourteen other countries will also be on hand to join the celebrations.

After a speech by Pope Francis, the comedians will be able to talk to him individually.

We can't wait…