Comedian Mike Birbiglia recently made an appearance on the popular talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he shared an interesting and hilarious story about meeting Pope Francis. In a transcript from the show, Birbiglia recounts his experience of meeting the Pope during a trip to Vatican City in June.
Birbiglia starts off by mentioning that people often think he’s joking when he tells them about meeting the Pope. He then goes on to explain how he received a call from his friend and fellow comedian, Jim Gaffigan, who reached out to him to join a list of comedians who would be meeting with Pope Francis. Birbiglia jokingly reveals that he was low on the list, between well-known stars Will Ferrell and Patton Oswalt.
The comedian humorously speculates that the Pope might have mistaken his last name, “Birbiglia,” for a similar-sounding name, “Bolivia,” which might have led to his inclusion in the meeting. He adds that the Pope’s sense of humor and ability to laugh at the situation made the experience even more memorable.
During the show, a video clip of Birbiglia meeting the Pope is shown, capturing the comedian holding up his name placard and jokingly announcing himself as the “next Pope.” The Pope and the comedians present shared a laugh, creating a lighthearted atmosphere.
Birbiglia also reflects on his Catholic upbringing and his concerns about the church. However, he expresses that he was moved by the Pope’s speech during the meeting. The Pope’s words emphasized the positive impact of comedy on people’s lives and even encouraged making fun of religion and God. Birbiglia jokes about wanting to invite Jesus as a guest on his own show to find out if he has a sense of humor.
The comedian concludes his appearance on The Late Show by promoting his latest comedy special, “The Old Man in the Pool,” which recently released on vinyl. He mentions his love for comedy records and the intimate experience of listening to comedy specials.
Fans of Mike Birbiglia can catch his upcoming shows at The Beacon Theater in New York City, where he will be performing his new show, “The Good Life.”
With its lively and entertaining style, Mike Birbiglia‘s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert gave viewers a glimpse into his humorous encounter with Pope Francis and left everyone laughing and wanting more.
