Catholicism
Coverage of Catholicism in the Nexus archive.
- Are You There, God? It’s Me, J. D. Vance, and I Have Some Notes.
J.D. Vance's book 'Communion' discusses his embrace of Catholicism despite its controversies, his preference for guilt over therapy, and his views on immigration, including a reference to Elon Musk. The book also addresses his reflections on humility and past controversial statements.
- JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in ‘Communion,’ his first book since ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
JD Vance, Vice President and convert to Catholicism, discusses his religious journey in his new book 'Communion,' which follows his 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy.' The book, released by HarperCollins, explores his transition from Protestantism to atheism to Catholicism and its influence on his public life.
- JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
JD Vance discusses his religious journey from Protestant Christianity to atheism to Catholicism in his new book 'Communion,' which serves as a manifesto for religion's role in public life. The book, released by Harper, precedes potential future political ambitions but contains minimal political insider accounts.
- J. D. Vance Tells the Story of His Two Conversions
J. D. Vance's new book 'Communion' details his spiritual conversion to Catholicism and his political shift from a Never Trumper to Donald Trump's vice president. The memoir reflects on ethical and spiritual themes, contrasting his beliefs with those of the current White House occupant.
- JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
JD Vance's new book 'Communion' details his journey from Protestant Christianity to atheism to Catholicism, highlighting his faith's role in shaping his purpose and public life. The book, published by Harper, explores themes of religion in politics and precedes potential future political campaigns, though it avoids extensive political insider accounts.
- JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections
JD Vance stated he will discuss a potential 2028 U.S. presidential run with his wife after the 2026 midterms. He mentioned during a CBS Sunday Morning interview that he has no doubt Trump will support him.
- Extended interview: JD Vance
Vice President JD Vance discusses his new book 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,' his conversion to Catholicism, and a potential 2028 presidential run in an interview with Robert Costa.
- JD and Usha Vance on faith and family
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha are expecting their fourth child. They discussed family, his conversion to Catholicism, and his book 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith' with Robert Costa. Vance defends the Trump administration's war with Iran, which has caused tension with Pope Leo XIV.
- AI ignores religion when you need it most — and takes sides when you ask about switching
A multi-university consortium found that AI models systematically exclude religious perspectives in sensitive topics like grief and ethics, while subtly steering users toward specific faiths such as Catholicism, Baha'i, and Sikhism, and away from others like Jehovah's Witnesses and atheism. The study revealed a significant gap between human expectations of religious relevance in moral discussions and AI's low incorporation of such perspectives.
- Africa’s religious trends shift
Africa's religious landscape is shifting as Pentecostal and charismatic Christian groups grow faster than Catholicism, despite the Pope's recent tour. Catholic numbers increased fivefold from 1975 to 2023, while Pentecostals and charismatic faiths saw over a tenfold rise to 252.3 million, driven by the 'prosperity gospel' attracting believers with promises of wealth.
- AI Chatbots Show Bias Toward Catholicism, Researchers Say
Researchers found that AI chatbots exhibit bias toward Catholicism, steering users away from other religions like Jehovah’s Witnesses. The study highlights potential issues in how AI models handle religious topics.
- How Africa is changing Catholicism
Africa is reshaping Catholicism by reducing its Eurocentric focus and introducing greater internal disorder. The Catholic Church is undergoing significant cultural and structural changes due to African influence.