Pope Francis to Share Laughs with Global Comedians

Pope Francis, who often prays for a sense of humor, will meet comedians from around the world including Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Merchant, and Conan O'Brien on June 14. Later that day, he will attend the G7 summit in Apulia. The Vatican released a list of the notable comedians expected to be present.

Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays "Lord, give me a sense of humour", will meet comedians from around the world, including U.S. actor Whoopi Goldberg on June 14, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Later on the same day, Francis is due to attend the summit of the heads of State from the seven major democracies (G7) in Apulia.

The Vatican issued a long list of actors who are expected to meet Francis on Friday, including British comedian Stephen Merchant - the co-writer and co-director of the TV comedy series "The Office" - U.S late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien - and Italian comedian Lino Banfi.