😢💔 Sean Hannity Shares Life-Changing News…See more

Pope Leo responded the following day, pushing back on the criticism and defending his position. “I have no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do,” the pope told reporters.

During his broadcast, Hannity also reflected on his personal history with the Catholic Church, describing a deeply rooted upbringing. He said he spent years immersed in religious education and practice during his youth.

“Like millions of Americans, I was raised Catholic. I went to Catholic school for 12 years,” Hannity said. “I even attended a seminary in high school, studied theology, Latin, went to Mass daily. I got a lot out of it,” he added.

Despite his criticism of the institution, Hannity acknowledged that his early experiences had a lasting positive impact. He credited his upbringing with shaping his values, even as he distanced himself from the church’s leadership and direction.

“My parents were devout Catholics, and while I wasn’t particularly engaged at the time in the teachings of the Catholic church, as a young person, it certainly entered my consciousness,” he said. “[It] made me a better person and has been a positive force in my life in so many ways,” he added.