Why are comedians trending toward Catholicism? One quirky comic offers a surprising explanation

Michie · Jan 26, 2025

Comedian Shayne Smith tells Fox News Digital about the 'supernatural experience' that led him to convert

Though he may be covered in tattoos from head to toe — quite literally — the only thing more obvious than comedian Shayne Smith's body art lately might be his newfound Catholicism.

And the former motorcycle gang member is certainly in good company.

Jim Gaffigan, Kevin James, Stephen Colbert, Tom Leopold, Russell Brand, and Rob Schneider are just a few other comedians who share in the same faith — the latter half of the boisterous bunch having converted to Catholicism in their adulthood.

The former half has been just as busy keeping Catholicism alive: Gaffigan recently performed at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, at which Cardinal Timothy Dolan is a board member; Kevin James reportedly hosted a Catholic retreat before the pandemic; and Stephen Colbert is known for teaching Sunday school.

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Why are comedians trending toward Catholicism? One quirky comic offers a surprising explanation

Criminal-turned-comedian-turned-Catholic Shayne Smith shared a fresh perspective on the latest culture trend with Fox News Digital.

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SeekFirst0 · Jan 26, 2025

Colbert and Gaffigan have shown to support people who advocate for abortion and homosexuality. Yes, they may be baptized Catholics, but their behaviors don’t seem like they are truly practicing ones.

Michie · Jan 26, 2025

SeekFirst0 said:
Colbert and Gaffigan have shown to support people who advocate for abortion and homosexuality. Yes, they may be baptized Catholics, but their behaviors don’t seem like they are truly practicing ones.

Same goes for denominational Churches as well.

Bob Crowley · Jan 26, 2025

Now we just need a protestant comedian to quip "Couldn't get the Pope to come across, could ya?"

SeekFirst0 · Jan 27, 2025

Michie said:
Same goes for denominational Churches as well.

So true.

RileyG · Jan 27, 2025

SeekFirst0 said:
Colbert and Gaffigan have shown to support people who advocate for abortion and homosexuality. Yes, they may be baptized Catholics, but their behaviors don’t seem like they are truly practicing ones.

This. I have serious problems with Colbert for many reasons.

RileyG · Jan 27, 2025

I don’t think Russell Brand is Catholic- yet. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong.

Michie · Jan 27, 2025

RileyG said:
I don’t think Russell Brand is Catholic- yet. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong.

No he is basically an evangelical Christian from what I’ve read.

RileyG · Jan 27, 2025

Michie said:
No he is basically an evangelical Christian from what I’ve read.

That’s what I understood too.

Tom Aumen · Jan 29, 2025

I've heard that Russell Brand converted to Catholicism last year, this turned out to be fake news.
Be cautious when watching Youtube.

RileyG · Jan 29, 2025

Martinicus said:
I've heard that Russell Brand converted to Catholicism last year, this turned out to be fake news.
Be cautious when watching Youtube.

He prays the rosary daily and like crucifixes. Maybe one day?

Tom Aumen · Jan 29, 2025

SeekFirst0 said:
Colbert and Gaffigan have shown to support people who advocate for abortion and homosexuality. Yes, they may be baptized Catholics, but their behaviors don’t seem like they are truly practicing ones.

When they told people that they got baptised, were they only joking ??

RileyG · Jan 29, 2025

Martinicus said:
When they told people that they got baptised, were they only joking ??

They were most likely baptized as infants.

Jipsah · Mar 24, 2025

RileyG said:
This. I have serious problems with Colbert for many reasons.

He doesn't sound like much of a Catholic, does he?

RileyG · Mar 24, 2025

Jipsah said:
He doesn't sound like much of a Catholic, does he?

True.

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