catholicism
Why are comedians trending toward Catholicism? One quirky comic offers a surprising explanation
Comedian Anthony Rodia discusses the comedy industry and talks about the inspiration behind his jokes on'One Nation.' 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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