Vice President JD Vance's new book is about his religious faith
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Vice President JD Vance will release a new book titled "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" on June 16, exploring his religious faith and conversion to Catholicism as an adult.
- The 304-page memoir, written by Vance himself, reflects on his journey from Christianity to atheism to Catholicism, including insights into his political career.
- The book's release has sparked speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run, although Vance has stated he is currently focused on the 2026 midterm elections.
- Vance gained national prominence with his 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," which was adapted into a film, and he became the youngest vice president since the 1950s after being chosen as Donald Trump's running mate in 2024.
- The announcement coincides with news that Vance's wife, Usha, has launched a podcast to promote children's reading, and the couple is expecting their fourth child in July.
