Comedian Lewis Black swung by Comedy Central and The Daily Show on Thursday to tie the 133 cardinals currently voting in the papal conclave to the Church’s child sexual abuse scandals. Black would also suggest that the cardinals actually support those who commit sex crimes.
In a clip, ABC’s James Longman gave viewers a rundown on how the conclave works, “The candidate must win two-thirds majority, which could take multiple votes. Twice a day, ballots will be burned, and smoke released from the Vatican’s chimney. Black meaning no winner. White signals a new pope.”
Black reacted to Longman’s report by adding, “And red smoke means another altar boy fell in the incinerator. Oopsie! Should have kept his mouth shut!”
Introducing another montage of news clips that provided details on what happens during a conclave, Black…
