Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, recently opened up about their family life and the vice president's faith journey in interviews and his forthcoming book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith. The book, set for release on June 16 by HarperCollins, details Vance's 2019 conversion to Catholicism and its impact on his personal and political life.
Part 1: Immediate Action & Core Facts
Vance described his faith as a stabilizing force, particularly after feeling disconnected from his roots. He credited his grandmother for planting the initial seed of faith in him as a child. His wife, Usha, noted that therapy did not resonate with him as deeply as church did, saying, 'Therapy didn’t work for you; church does.'
Part 2: Deeper Dive & Context
Faith and Family
Vance's conversion coincided with his marriage and fatherhood, which he said shifted his priorities from career and prestige to virtue and family. He recalled feeling drawn to faith as he grappled with questions about being a good husband and father. The Vances have three children, with a fourth on the way.
Political and Personal Reflection
In his book, Vance writes about feeling 'permanently terrified that things will unravel' without a spiritual foundation. He described his upbringing as nontraditional, with a revolving door of caregivers, which he believes contributed to his search for stability. His wife echoed this sentiment, noting that faith provided a sense of rootedness he lacked earlier in life.
Public Engagement
Vance has been promoting his book through interviews, including appearances on Jesse Watters Primetime and an upcoming segment on The View. He also met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican, further highlighting his faith's role in his public life.