Stephen Colbert compares Pope Francis to Batman

There are few Roman Catholics more prominent in the media than Stephen Colbert, so it makes sense that the “Colbert Report� host would jump all over reports that Pope Francis sneaks out of the Vatican at night, disguised as a regular priest, to minister to the homeless.

“He’s a vigilante vicar,� Colbert declared of the reports, which the pope himself will not confirm. “Coming to the help of those in need? He’s the Batpope!�

And now that you mention it, he kind of is like Batman. Colbert recounts the similarities.

“He’s a wealthy bachelor who lives alone in a giant mansion,� Colbert said.

“Batman has the Batmobile, while Francis has the Popemobile.�

And here’s the kicker: Batman, as portrayed by Christian Bale, talks to Morgan Freeman, while the pope talks to God, who is also Morgan Freeman (if you’ve seen “Bruce Almighty,� that is).

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And this point may be up for debate, but Colbert pointed out, “Just like the batsuit, the popesuit ... has nipples.�

In other words, Pope Francis was designed by Joel Schumacher. Can we expect Pope Ben I next?

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