New 'Late Show' Host Stephen Colbert Says He's Here to 'Know God, Love God, Serve God'

Comedian Stephen Colbert, who is preparing to host the "The Late Show" this coming Fall, has spoken out regarding how his faith in God has guided him in his life and career.

Colbert, who previously hosted Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," recently said in an interview with GQ Magazine that his faith guides him throughout his life.

The comedian, who is set to replace David Letterman on "The Late Show" this coming season, told the magazine that he has turned to God during times of tragedy in his life, including when he lost his father and two brothers at the age of 10 to a plane crash.

Colbert told GQ that since he lost three of his family members at a young age, he has always tried to be "grateful to be alive."

"[the] impulse to be grateful, wants an object. That object I call God. Now, that could be many things. I was raised in a Catholic tradition. I'll start there. That's my context for my existence, is that I am here to know God, love God, serve God, that we might be happy with each other in this world and with Him in the next—the catechism," Colbert told the magazine.

"That makes a lot of sense to me. I got that from my mom. And my dad. And my siblings," the television host added.

Colbert's "The Late Show" is set to premiere September 8 on the CBS network. The comedian will be taking over for fellow comedian David Letterman after the latter hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years.