Patrick Kielty, Tommy Tiernan and Ardal O'Hanlon among comedians to meet Pope

Patrick Kielty shakes hands with Pope Francis. Picture: EWTN

Three Irish comedians were among more than 100 to meet with Pope Francis in Rome on Friday.

Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty, Tommy Tiernan and former Father Ted actor Ardal O'Hanlon were among the 100 comedians attending an audience with the Pontiff at the Apostolic Palace.