Hannity Says He Left Catholic Church Over Corruption Concerns

Trump criticized the pope in a post on Truth Social, writing, “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” He also accused the Catholic Church and other Christian organizations of failing to speak out during COVID-era restrictions.

“He talks about ‘fear’ of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic Church, and all other Christian Organizations, had during COVID,” Trump wrote. “They were arresting priests, ministers, and everybody else, for holding Church Services,” he added.

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.