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J.D. Vance Isn’t a Catholic Statesman
The Free Press • • nation
Key Points:
- J.D. Vance, known for his bestseller Hillbilly Elegy, is preparing for a political run, but his new book Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith lacks a clear political vision or call for renewal.
- Vance's background is complex: a white working-class Appalachian who became a Yale Law graduate, venture capitalist, and political figure, now identifying as a Catholic since 2016.
- His conversion to Catholicism was a difficult but spiritually significant choice, diverging from more politically advantageous evangelical faiths common among Trump supporters.
- Vance's embrace of Catholicism reflects a rejection of his previous focus on prestige and achievements, emphasizing humility and recognition of personal sinfulness through Catholic practices like confession.
