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Playful Pope Jokes With World's Comedians Ahead Of G7

The pope stuck his thumb in his ear and wiggled his fingers (Credit: AFP)

Pope Francis on Friday clowned around with over 100 top global comedians including Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon before leaving to address a summit of G7 leaders in Italy.

"Instead of reading my speech, I'll just do this", the grinning 87-year-old said, as he stuck his thumb in his ear and wiggled his fingers at a room full of humourists.

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