Pope Francis met with comedians from around the world at the Vatican on Friday, stressing the importance of comedy and encouraging them to use their craft to “spread peace” and tackle injustice.
“In times of so much dark news, in times of social and personal emergency, you have the power to spread peace and smiles,” Pope Francis told the comedians. Associated Press.
“You manage to make people smile while dealing with issues and events big and small. You denounce the abuse of power, give voice to forgotten situations, highlight abuses of power and call out inappropriate behavior,” he continued praising the group. CNN reported.
More than 100 celebrities attended, including current and former late-night show hosts Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon, as well as “The View” co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jim Gaffigan and Chris Rock.
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CNN reported that Pope Francis met with several comedians, including Jimmy Fallon. (CNN/Screenshot)
Pope Francis also praised comedians for uniting people of different backgrounds through comedy, and said the world could learn from their example.
“Communication today often produces conflicts, but you know how to bring together diverse, sometimes contradictory realities. How much we have to learn from you!” the Pope added.
Several of the comedians invited to the meeting have been working to boost Biden’s presidential campaign.
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert attended a star-studded fundraiser for Biden at Radio City Music Hall in March, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus hosted Biden’s night at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Whoopi Goldberg, a co-host on “The View,” has frequently defended the president, even warning viewers that voting for Republican rival Donald Trump would be the same as voting to “eliminate” gays and journalists.
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Stephen Colbert hosted a lavish fundraiser for President Biden’s campaign in March. (CBS / Screenshot)
In a recent interview, Pope Francis blasted conservative U.S. bishops who have criticized his leadership.
He accused these critics of taking a “suicidal attitude” to the development of the church.
“That would be suicidal,” he told CBS News. “It’s one thing to take tradition into account, it’s another to take into account past circumstances, and it’s quite another to lock yourself in a dogmatic box.”
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Pope Francis is due to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit in Italy on Friday, becoming the first pope to take part in G7 discussions.
