Vice President JD Vance is set to release a new book examining his religious journey and conversion to Catholicism, with publication scheduled for June 16, 2026.

The book, titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, will be published by HarperCollins and focuses on Vance’s personal path from Christianity to atheism and ultimately back to faith through his conversion to Catholicism in 2019. According to the publisher, Vance began working on the project several years ago and completed it while balancing his political career.

In a statement, Vance said the book reflects on why he drifted away from the faith of his youth and how he eventually returned, describing it as an effort to understand both his spiritual departure and renewal. He has previously credited his conversion with giving him a stronger sense of purpose beyond his academic and professional experiences.

The announcement has drawn attention in political circles, as major book releases are often associated with potential future campaigns. While Vance has downplayed immediate presidential ambitions, he has indicated that any decision about a 2028 run would likely come after the 2026 midterm elections.

Vance first rose to national prominence with his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which explored his upbringing in a working-class Ohio family and became a bestseller. The book later inspired a film adaptation and contributed to his emergence as a political figure.

He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and joined the Republican presidential ticket two years later, becoming one of the youngest vice presidents in modern history. His new book will also include reflections on his time in public office, making him one of the few sitting vice presidents to publish a personal work while serving.

The release comes alongside other public-facing efforts from the Vance family, including an initiative by Second Lady Usha Vance to promote children’s literacy through a new podcast.