National Catholic Register

More Catholics Embrace the Anglican Patrimony of The Church, Classic Catholic Jokes, and More Links!

For the Most Recent in 'The Best in Catholic Blogging' click on ☩ Big Pulpit ☩. Tito Edwards Tito Edwards manages Catholic websites for the new evangelization that Pope John Paul II and then Pope ...
National Catholic Reporter

Before Pope Francis invited comedians to Vatican, humor had deep roots in Catholic tradition

When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents. To many Catholics, this meeting came as a surprise.
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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

Pope 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 ...