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VP Vance Announces New Book 'Communion' on Return to Faith
The book will detail Vance's journey back to Christianity and conversion to Catholicism.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:35am
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Vice President JD Vance announced the upcoming release of his new book 'Communion' in June, which will detail his personal journey back to Christianity and his conversion to Catholicism. The book will serve as a spiritual exploration of Vance's faith throughout the different stages of his life, from his childhood to his current roles as a husband, father, and political leader.
Why it matters
Vance's faith has become an increasingly prominent part of his political career, with his Catholic beliefs playing a key role in his and former President Trump's victory among Catholic voters. The release of 'Communion' comes as Vance's earlier memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' has returned to the center of political debate.
The details
In the book, Vance will recount how his pursuit of 'material privileges' led him into a 'secular wilderness' before he regained his faith, converted to Catholicism, and came to see that faith as guiding both his work in public life and his thoughts about the future. Vance was baptized and received into the Catholic Church in Cincinnati in 2019 after more than three years of studying, influenced by St. Augustine's 'Confessions' and the faith of those close to him.
- Vance announced the book on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- The book 'Communion' is set for release in June 2026.
The players
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States and author of the bestselling memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy', who is set to release a new book 'Communion' detailing his return to Christianity and conversion to Catholicism.
St. Augustine of Hippo
The patron saint that Vance chose, whose work 'Confessions' helped Vance understand Christian faith in a more intellectual way.
What they’re saying
“I've been writing this book for a long time, and I'm honored to finally be able to share the full story with you all. Communion is about my personal journey and how I found my way back to faith.”
— JD Vance, Vice President
“I was raised Christian, but never had a super-strong attachment to any denomination and was never baptized. When I became more interested in faith, I started out with a clean slate, and looked at the church that appealed most to me intellectually.”
— JD Vance, Vice President
“I also went through an angry atheist phase. As someone who spent a lot of his life buying into the lie that you had to be stupid to be a Christian, Augustine really demonstrated in a moving way that that's not true.”
— JD Vance, Vice President
What’s next
The book 'Communion' will be available for pre-order starting in June 2026 ahead of its release.
The takeaway
Vance's return to Christianity and conversion to Catholicism has become a significant part of his political identity, with his faith guiding both his work in public life and his personal views on the future. The release of 'Communion' will provide further insight into this important aspect of the Vice President's life.
