Conan Met The Pope At The Vatican | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@Roanix1]

Conan: "Your Holiness, I'm honored." Pope: "Ah, ConeBone69, we finally meet."

[@cleverusername9369]

"Our battle will be legendary"

[@Altoclefkitty]

What episode are we talking!? 😂

[@kaisersozen]

@@Altoclefkittyit was during the first couple years of the podcast I think

[@paulisson]

* Conan walking in the Vatican * Pope: "THERE WAS TALK OF GERBILS!"

[@Chalepastel]

KADEKAI!!!!

[@cleverusername9369]

I mean, it's the Pope, he's obviously gonna go with "KEDEKAI, AS GOD MADE HER"

[@Tonyhouse1168]

And then he shazzed all over the floor

[@kevinc5771]

Conan: oh hey, Pope Pope: *does impression of Richard Nixon motorboating breasts*

[@kingarndt9194]

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo!

[@ktktktktktktkt]

I also met the pope at the Vatican. He invited me to go 50/50 with him on a houseboat in Rhode Island.

[@RobertSaxy]

You almost had it (in my opinion of course) you could have put “he told me him and Woody are going halfsies on a houseboat in Rhode Island” (again only my opinion)

[@effurfeelings]

Ha

[@captainchaos3667]

You wouldn't expect the Pope to have a Brooklyn accent, but there you go.

[@peetie5000]

That was brilliant 👏

[@florete2310]

You're going splitsies with the pope on that one. Nice.

[@srcarranza]

Nobody is going to mention Conan's portrait mural with the pope and Messi in Buenos Aires? I bet he's the only comedian on earth with such a distinction. That would have been something to talk about.

[@merrivideo]

Right?

[@nikochiesa2236]

Distinction? It’s a joke and he payed for it!😂

[@Altoclefkitty]

​@@nikochiesa2236lolol

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

@@nikochiesa2236what

[@galgosuelto]

Im 44 born and raised in Buenos Aires and Conan, as exceptional as he is, truly deserves being part of our Holy Trinity...❤

[@tapio_m6861]

This podcast has shown to us that for the past 30 years, Conan has had to restrain his true character. Now that he responds to himself, he can really let loose. Honestly didn't think that it could become more Conan, but he's is running loose! I love it!

[@roems6396]

I think the remotes showed us how truly kooky and off the walls funny Conan is in a more casual setting, but I feel the same. Conan started right around the time I was in middle school, and started staying up late in the Summer. When my friend and I discovered his show I was an instant and lifelong fan. The podcast has shown that we were still underestimating his comedic genius.

[@latroletteeeee]

I GAVE YOU A 100 LIKES, YOU BETTER BE GRATEFUL

[@oscaramador4532]

3:41 the best thing is that the Popes real name is actually Mario… Jorge Mario Bergoglio

[@michaelbayer5094]

The Pope's family is Italian and they went to Argentina.

[@tvtoms]

When the Pope summons Pale Force... you must respond.

[@TheChupacabra]

The blinding light of the lord breaking through the clouds? Nay, it’s Gaffigan and O’Brien entering the room two abreast

[@TheClownfight]

Pale Force Five (insert lightning crack effect from Kimmel)

[@Roy-G-Biv]

yessssssssssssssssssss

[@redfields5070]

Conan the librarian!

[@keeshiabrie]

I need Jordan’s reaction to Conan’s experience! I don’t recall if being Catholic is one of his various tasks, but loving Italy sure is one, thus my hope for his lengthy reaction.

[@dwarfbard6226]

Raised methodist, but in a deep love affair with the Catholic faith. Can recite all the saints.

[@dwarfbard6226]

@@janem7594 No, I was merely answering to a comment on what would jordan schlansky's reaction and background be. I am a proud scandinavian atheist.

[@culwin]

@@dwarfbard6226 Pronounces all the names of the saints correctly, and knows their full back stories.

[@mohamed_m_hagag]

Jordan would be offended by Conan's miller lite joke, because he actually knows which brand of wine this pope, and all the previous ones before him, like to drink, and he will lecture Conan about the history of wine in the Vatican

[@tom-mate-o]

😂😂😂

[@judayjude]

"I kid, I kid! Coors is also pretty good.... For me to POPE on!"

[@kstepko]

This is comedy gold.

[@kacperczachor]

If you’re a believer or not it’s good to see that Pope appriecietes comedians and humor as a force for good. I’m struggling with depression and I find Conan’s humor pain alleviating 🙏🏼

[@brenobacci]

This is the least worse pope in centuries. Which is a good thing, since the rest of the world is completely off-the-wall insane, right now.

[@ferociousfrankie]

Hate to be a cynic, but it's a pretty obvious PR stunt. They get their first class flights paid for and maybe an "appearance fee" to come and see the pope with the cameras going to show that the church has support from celebrities and the like. Catholicism has been on the decline for awhile now. They need all the good PR they can get.

[@BradPwnsU]

And just so happens to bring the ones on epsteins flight list…. We all know what the Vatican is known for..

[@alecjones4676]

​​@@BradPwnsUJust shut the hell up.

[@Novarcharesk]

Shame that the vast majority of those in attendance are aggressively not funny, and are just left wing propagandists.

[@krisfinley6706]

Straight Outta Compton "I like the juxtaposition" 🤷🏾‍♂️ Fkin legend 😎

[@lazybacon7520]

Conan being impressed that Colbert knew what a halberd was, whereas me knowing how much of a D&D nerd Colbert is and thinking "yeah, that checks out"

[@utility63]

Ok, but as soon as someone mentions the Bec de Corbin, or Guisarme Voulge someone has to run up and give him a wedgie. Agreed?

[@ChrisMontgomeryCM]

This is exactly what I thought. It seems particularly, ironically perfect-especially considering the American "Satanic Panic" movement that propagated the idea that D&D was a tool of the devil-that it's VERY likely Colbert knows what a halberd is... NOT because of his Catholic faith, but because of D&D.

[@patrickmanion9646]

Except Conan kept saying "halbert".... "This guy's wearing a halbert...." I just pictured George R.R. Martin kicking him under the table: "A halberd! You know, like in my books!"

[@MsNamutenya]

@@patrickmanion9646Yes, the original german name is hellebarde.

[@heidinova6883]

I was in a Catholic youth group in high school. In 2002 I got to go to World Youth Day in Toronto and it was amazing. We had a "host family" in Canada who was an older lady we stayed with who cooked us breakfast. The coolest thing was not just that we saw the pope (John Paul II at the time), but that there were so many beautiful people from all around the world. We exchanged bracelets and pins from Maine with other people. I remember playing cards with people from New Zealand. It was so awesome and one of my favorite life memories. I'm so glad Conan and the others got to have this experience.

[@evodius1]

I went to World Youth Day in Toronto too!

[@michaelweston2285]

they invited comedians and also Jimmy Fallon?

[@SirVic42]

Someone has to laugh inauthentically at the pope's jokes.

[@gpurin]

The devil is always in the details

[@zealosreten1024]

😅

[@Dommbuscus]

Better than the other Jimmy

[@waynemcintosh616]

Great episode Conan thanks for letting us in on some heartfelt moments

[@Theateroi]

We need more ad reads by the pope!

[@gilbertodepiento8521]

Conan's Pope is Italian who did some time in Russia

[@sevensabrina]

The fact he did that for free is HILARIOUS, this man is truly sick in the head

[@JohnSmith-f4f]

9:17 Papal’s Choice Awards

[@johnqpublic912]

Came here to say the same thing. You beat me by 30 mins!

[@zerjiozerjio]

damn, that’s good!

[@xandercrews2854]

Conan: i don't know how they chose the comedians! Also Conan: i grew up Catholic

[@sourdrop]

And he's 100% Irish lol

[@Rbills02]

Yeah but not all the comedians he mentioned that were there are Catholic. I’m pretty sure Chris Rock isn’t.

[@aviralgupta393]

pretty sure Tig Nataro is a lesbian

[@GB-kv6dl]

​@@aviralgupta393 Notaro was raised Catholic

[@aviralgupta393]

​@@GB-kv6dl is there a Catholic policy change regarding lesbians from "it's devil" position?

[@lonelyone]

That was the best possible way to sneak in an ad I've ever heard

[@The-Truth-Bomb]

3:16 He sounds like Adam Sandler in Hotel Transylvania😂😂😂

[@livelifeincolour]

I was thinking he sounded like a Dracula character!

[@user-eq5ub5rs3g]

Had the pleasure of meeting the Pope at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.

[@jairo8746]

Today in Conan Needs a Friend: How to get excommunicated 101.

[@obscurecamera24]

I thought I heard his Holiness say I SMOOSH YOU to everyone

[@treehousekohtao]

So i said to the pope "like, comment, subscribe"

[@dallascumming8750]

You'll have to get Jim or Steven on the podcast sometime and explain the whole process!

[@francopan]

It’s funny the name of the pope IS Mario

[@garramiro]

it's not, it's Jorge. Mario is it's middle name.

[@brenobacci]

@@garramiro One of his names is Mario, then. So you're both wrong. And you're both right. And I'm the only one absolutely 100% right.

[@CopingMechanisms1]

@@brenobacci😂😂

[@anttivalos6224]

@@garramiro It's middle name? Is your dog's name The Pope? 😅

[@AA-ke5cu]

Its name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. It drinks Fanta orange soda invented in Germany. Its internal church is designed as a stylized reptilian head. Their telescope is named Lucifer. The shroud of Turin has been proven a midevil forgery as all their relics are made as steering mechanisms for the dwindling flock of semi awake sheep. Wealth stolen over centuries. Real-estate holdings that would rival the now dead hive mind old queen and king who would call the majority of people "useless eaters" vatican city; its own invented country; to hide behind. As the oblivious laugh there way into the next deception. The more you know.

[@lmenahan]

Matt's half-assed impression, "I'm-a already a fan of them!" 🤣

[@brianmorton9419]

I love how Conan thinks Colbert knows what a halbert is because he’s a good Catholic, when he DEFINITELY knows it because he’s a fantasy nerd.

[@jumploop1478]

I just imagining the pope listening this podcast on regular basis

[@ae6888]

I can’t believe Gourley missed the opportunity to say “Papal Choice Awards”

[@regina_filange2.0]

So sweet he's going to give the rosary to his mom. What a good son❤❤

[@ltsgoyanks]

Much respect to Conan for hanging out with the other people when visiting the pope. That would be hell for many people.

[@bobxyzp]

Every question Matt and Sona asked was derailed by a pope impression 🤣

[@lets.go.partying]

Miller light should pay Conan for this ad 😂 Pope himself is excited about his Miller time with pals

[@davidzimmerman4337]

On my feed, a Busch ad popped up during Conan's Miller bit.

[@TheCaptainApoc]

I imagine Stephen merchant and Conan fighting would look like two giraffes fighting.

[@John_C_J]

Or those flailing inflatable tube men.

[@fransschreuders8488]

"You know sometimes the body and blood of Christ comes on a little heavy and you want to explore lighter options... that's when Miller Lite comes in. Not only is it less filling but it tastes great."

[@endo_kun_da]

Colbert plays Dungeons and Dragons, the halberd is a common weapon in the game. It's not religion, it's nerdiness that informs his being.

[@mavfan1]

And he’s religious.

[@DailySource]

@@mavfan1 yes. And while it’s possible he knew about a halberd from playing D & D, I think Catholicism informs his being at least as much as nerdiness does. I’ve seen extensive interviews with him on the topic. Day to day, his mind might be somewhat more occupied with nerdiness, but his being is a different thing.

[@DailySource]

@@elgur4512 another thing is that JR Tolkien was highly Catholic and Christianity inspired most of the themes of Lord of the rings and the hobbit and his other writings. So Colbert’s love of Catholicism and his love of tolkien’s writings inform each other.

[@mediocreman2]

Yeah, Colbert has to be the least religious person in hollywood. He literally hates anything that he doesn't agree with.

[@myth3516]

He’s a very vocal Catholic, so you’re wrong buddy. But he likes D&D as well.

[@exercisethemind]

That is perhaps the greatest thing about the Catholic Church. It's truly global, with Catholics in every nation, speaking every language, all worshiping God and serving their neighbors together. Jesus called for Unity. Only the Devil divides us.

[@redfields5070]

There is worshiping God, and then there is global blaspheming and calling it worshipping God.

[@exercisethemind]

@@redfields5070 Your dividing people against each other is the real blasphemy. Love God with your whole heart, and your neighbor as yourself. Stop playing God by condemning others as though you are pure. Acknowledge your own sin and return to the Body of Christ.

[@jeremyc9593]

Groomers united indeed

[@exercisethemind]

@@jeremyc9593 you're thinking of Democrats.

[@redfields5070]

@@exercisethemind What did God do to Nimrod and the tower of Babel? Why? Globalism is blasphemy. What did the Pharisees do wrong?

[@TheClownfight]

I'm a recovering catholic, and have zero regard for their whole operation. That being said, this pope is a wonderful guy. A saint, a mensch! Bless him

[@ltsgoyanks]

"Every time I've met the pope... I've never prepared..." classic Conan...

[@Pants4096]

2:15 HE GOT ME AGAIN. Conan is the best.

[@shiryu22]

pater! pater! the tall red man is blaspheming again, don't you see?!

[@Matt-gn4te]

Sona's laugh refuels my soul.

[@rickitynick4463]

Sorry Conan, I watched this show specifically to have Sona's laugh brighten my day. In all fairness, you are also the absolute top of my list for late night. Craig Ferguson is my close second.

[@josakura]

I watched Conan’s interview and it was awesome!!

[@canadaguy1234]

What an honor to meet the Pope. A bit of a strange line up. Humor bringing people together..it would have been the perfect time to pull out Leslie Nielsons fart machine 😂

[@alane.navarrete4845]

You should have taken Jordan Schlansky to meet the Pope! A fluent conversation in italian between them would have been interesting.

[@jonirischx8925]

Bold of you to assume Jordan knows more than 'grazie'.

[@bagibleep]

8:43 had an Obama ad for Kamala immediately after he was going to quote Chris and I thought it was a prank at first 😭

[@LPChipi]

I'm argentinian and I confirm that's how we speak.

[@zerjiozerjio]

¿y vos también hablás italiano?

[@LPChipi]

@@zerjiozerjio Pero más bien papá

[@devenestes3234]

I‘m so excited you met Hazel Brugger while you were in the Vatican! (The Swiss comedian). She is extremely funny and it’s a shame the language barrier keeps her from being more recognized internationally.

[@caryschweitzer]

Thanks for the laughs, brothers from another mother ✌️🙏

[@QuantumBraced]

When I'm hanging out with my fellows, you know, my guys...

[@adityajoshiofficial]

Pope talking about Miller light! Dead!!! 💀😂😂😂

[@darnbricks]

If he hasn't already, Conan really should give 'An Audience with the Pope' a listen, a pretty great song by an English band called Elbow. I think he'd love it.

[@hamiljohn]

When is Jim Gaffigan gonna be on the podcast?

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

he’s been multiple times bro

[@hamiljohn]

@@iGaveLiaHIV Haven't seen it, bro.

[@florete2310]

"I like the juxtaposition." - I can appreciate that, LOL😆👍

[@elishmuel1976]

Stephen Fry should have been on the list. He's a modern day Renaissance Man and it would have been a generous symbolic gesture.

[@Blarblarb2468]

Conan is a true class act. Doesn’t even mention Jimmy Fallons most embarrassing moment despite what happened with The Tonight Show. This is why he’ll always be my favorite comedian/ personality.

[@BClarke]

It would be pretty funny if the Swiss Guard just carried around a handful of filberts.

[@keeshiabrie]

I clicked on this so fast!

[@cbunn81]

When I first heard Conan was at the Vatican, I just assumed it was for Season 2 of Conan O'Brien Must Go to follow up on that time Pope Francis called in to the podcast.

[@matthewwisner2153]

6:01 I was kind of hoping the Pope would lean in and whisper "There was talk of gerbils..."

[@MiguelAngel_Romero]

Conan when meeting the pope: Your holiness, it's an honor The Pope: There was talk of gerbils... I like to think that's how it went 😀

[@cleverusername9369]

Dude, it's the POPE. He's OBVIOUSLY going with "KEDEKAI! AS GOD MADE HER!". Because, again, he's the POPE.

[@florete2310]

Not only is Stephen Colbert a Catholic - but he's also a fantasy / sci-fi / roleplaying / lotr nerd... Of course he recognizes a halberd when he sees one, lol😂

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

He Catholic NFW

[@ThunderPants13]

He thought a halberd was a nut. But that's a filbert. I thought a halberd was a military contractor. But that's a Halliburton.

[@marianobales]

I hope Connan showed the mural of him, the Pope and Messi that painted in Argentina. He would love it

[@kirknelson407]

As soon as Conan brought up Triumph he had the opportunity to say “FOR ME TO POPE ON!”

[@TheTarrMan]

Must have been an honor, very happy for you that you got to meet him. Surprise The Pope didn't mention Pale Force.

[@leannlaplante3643]

God bless you, Conan!

[@YouTubeDave-tp7ij]

Did you mention the mural in Argentina with Messi?

[@bmla88]

Jim gaffigan was texting for conan clearance, we all know that’s not how you do it.

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

what

[@KRT912]

Il Mago Forest, Luca Bizzarri e Giacomino si trovavano nella stessa stanza di Conan, Chris Rock e Julia Louis-Dreyfus per incontrare il papa, what a time to be alive

[@pierfrancescocosta6336]

E anche Luciana Litizzetto, Geppi Cucciari, Lundini, Angioni, Ravenna... 😅

[@redfields5070]

When the pope saw Conan he yelled, "there was talk of gerbils."

[@WIImotionmasher]

I can't get over the image, of the Pope freaking out about Miller Lite

[@noahmyavon]

Super funny, miller light riff

[@Fivehotdogsplease]

Pope: “Si, Mr. Conan, is Senior Jordan of the House of Schlansky here as well? As he is the true hero of your show, si?”

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

1:20 ooooooh I wanna know what was cut there

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

probably just something not funny

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

@@iGaveLiaHIV given the subject matter, and timing of the cut my guess is it was more offensive than a funny problem. It caught my eye cause it was a set up for a good riff that just got cut and this show will let an unfunny riff go for a bit

[@outlander234]

1:15 Not everybody is like you Sona xD

[@maryannedelaney]

I enjoyed this clip. I hope these comedians took the opportunity to learn more about their faith and deepen their relationships with God. I hope they were briefed on protocols as well (I.e. the proper way to approach his Holiness. Also they are vestments, not costumes). The Swiss Guard (the men wearing the colored uniforms which were designed by Artist Michelangelo and have never been redesigned also carrying a halbert (a sword with an axe on the end) which are a weapon assigned only to the Swiss Guard. The Swiss Guard are a true Army and each soldier has been trained to protect the Pope and readied for armed battle at any moment. I am just remembering from the times I went there. You could move to Rome and not be able to fully absorb all of the knowledge that your heart and mind will long for. It is an experience incomparable to the Pulitzer Prize. ❤🙏

[@Jr42fan]

Best ad ever for Miller at 6:20

[@GC12345]

What a great experience… for me to POPE on!

[@unperson5713]

I can't believe no one invited Eric André. It would have been funny if the pope smacked Chris Rock. Sounds like the entire roster of NPR comedians were in attendance.

[@John_C_J]

Yep, Chris Rock was invited to turn the other cheek.

[@FablestoneSeries]

i'm surprised they allowed all those comics to travel together on the same plane. They don't let royals travel on the same plane. If it went down we'd have lost half the talk show hosts in America.

[@MarcoCalavita]

C'mon Conan. The product tie-in you needed here was Fed Ex, not Miller Lite.

[@0justBETHANY]

When you said your son went, I had flashbacks to that story you told about waiting in line to meet the president with him.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

this is great🤣🤣🤣

[@WellActualllyyy]

i love that conan thinks straight outta compton is a soundtrack

[@dlxmarks]

Francis: "¡Mi hermano sagrado de argentina!"

[@NandiCollector]

*I'm surprised Jordan wasn't invited to meet the Pope. He would've prepared his body in various ways for this occasion.* 😂

[@LucasSanchez]

Conan should've mentioned that he visited San Lorenzo's stadium in Buenos Aires. The pope is a big San Lorenzo fan

[@bangormc3rd562]

Colbert doesn't know what a halberd is because he's a good catholic. He knows what they are because he's a good fantasy nerd.

[@mediocreman2]

Right. He's probably the least religious person in all of hollywood.

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

@@mediocreman2he narrated the english version of the popes audio book. i don’t think you get to do that be being the least religious person in hollywood lol

[@62Movement]

I don’t wanna be that gal But were you not paying attention, Matt? Jim Gaffigan and Conan talked, Jim asked Conan if he wanted to do ”this thing at the Vatican” and that’s how it happened. Basically, Gaffigan WAS the committee that chose the comedians.

[@canbest7668]

What…no Bill Burr?

[@brenobacci]

If you haven't already, watch Leo. I did, yesterday. A lot of Sandler and Burr at their best.

[@billw5189]

No Ricky Gervais?

[@RalIix]

The man who once thanked the God for making him an atheist?

[@Chimponaut]

He probably turned it down, surprised Stephen Merchant went.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

​@@RalIix did he exactly do that friend

[@RalIix]

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 He said it towards the end of one of his Golden Globes appearances. They also discussed it on the Graham Norton Show episode starring him and Johny Depp.

[@Vyzard]

I wonder how many times Conan had to recheck his luggage to throw out Triumph the stowaway dog

[@colinmartin6096]

Halberd not halbert. Loved the episode though. 👍

[@Kaisersozze]

If it's nothing bad, people need to include "its nothing bad" with "Can I call you", cause "Can I call you" alone gives everyone anxiety, even for someone social like Conan apparently.

[@Jean-tt6on]

This was like the Triwizard Cup for comedians.

[@der.Schtefan]

Funny, I thought the pope would talk about LuxeBidet, with all those fountains in Italy...

[@davidegolan]

I'm Italian and I don't forgive myself for not trying to get there. It takes 3 hours by train to go to Rome from my hometrown. Maybe I could have seen Conan or Stephen, even if that's a remote possibility. I also have nothing against the Pope (who speaks a decent Italian in a strong Spanish accent). On the other hand I honestly have little interest in Italian comedians: some of them are quite good but others honestly are incredibly annoying.