America’s Most Famous Catholic (According to Himself)For nine years, Stephen Colberts persona Colberta Republican superhero and parody of conservative political punditsinformed audiences on current events, politics, social issues, and religion while lampooning conservative political policy, biblical literalism, and religious hypocrisy. To devout, vocal, and authoritative lay Catholics, religion is central to both the actor and his most famous character. Yet many viewers wonder, Is Colbert a practicing