There's a new pope, and he's made in America. Celebrate the election of Chicago's Pope Leo XIV with a look back at The Daily Show's papal past.
Jon Stewart breaks down all the news following the death of Pope John Paul II with help from Ed Helms. Jon discovers the Pope has a Twitter handle. Ed Helms demos his conclave simulator. Jon covers the ascendance o ... Show More
May 8
Epstein’s Alleged Suicide Note Is “No Fun” & Trump Sics Military on Autocorrect | Adam Scott
Desi Lydic tackles the latest headlines: A judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note, Republicans pledge their midterm loyalty to Trump and his 80-year-old fighting skills, and this Mother’s Day, Trump gives moms the gift of an autocorrect rant. Plus, Troy Iwata, Jo ... Show More
36m 10s
Apr 2025
How Pope Francis Changed the Catholic Church
<p>Church bells rang out across the world on Monday to mark the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88.</p><p>Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief at The New York Times, discusses the pope’s push to change the church, his bitter clashes with traditionalists, and what his papacy ... Show More
39m 20s
Dec 2022
Pope Francis announces Benedict XVI is “very ill”
In a surprise statement at the end of his public audience on Dec. 28, Pope Francis appealed for “a special prayer” for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI because, he said, “he is very sick.” Just after the audience, Francis went to visit Benedict at his residence in the Vatican.
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32m 47s
<p>The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new pope, and for the first time, he is from America.</p><p>Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief of The New York Times, introduces us to Pope Leo XIV.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jason-horowitz" target="_blank"><st ... Show More