Pope Francis on Tuesday penned an essay for the New York Times on the importance of fostering a sense of humor, of quelling narcissism through “appropriate doses of self-irony,” and of avoiding ...

(The Conversation) — When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, 2024, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents. To many Catholics, this ...

Pope Francis met with 105 comedians, writers, and actors from around the globe on Friday to “establish a link” between the entertainers and the Roman Catholic Church. The audience included American ...

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.

Liturgically, the Church marks the birth of St. John the Baptist — the only saint whose birth is celebrated aside from the Blessed Virgin Mary — once a year (June 24), but also does so every day.

Pope Francis had a great sense of humor. When I met him once at the back of the papal plane, I cracked a joke with him that was a little bit close to the line. Luckily, he roared with laughter and ...

Paul Turner is a Regional Supervisor with the South and West Industrial Areas Foundation and former Lead Organizer of AMOS, A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy. Sally Boeckholt is a member of First ...