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Sean Hannity’s religion is Christianity. The Fox News host was raised Catholic but said on April 16, 2026, “As of today, I no longer consider myself a Catholic. I am a Christian.” He has not named a specific denomination he now belongs to.
That statement repeats a break he first described publicly in 2019, when he said he had left the Catholic Church over what he called institutionalized corruption.
Early Life and Background
Hannity grew up in a devout Catholic household, according to coverage of his April 2026 remarks. He said, “Like millions of Americans, I was raised Catholic. I went to Catholic school for 12 years.”
He also attended seminary-level schooling in high school. Hannity said he “studied theology, Latin, went to Mass daily,” and Wikipedia lists Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead and St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, both in New York. He has said that experience “made me a better person and has been a positive force in my life in so many ways.”
Sean Hannity’s Religious Views
In a December 2019 interview with Fox Nation host Ainsley Earhardt, reported by the Christian Post, Hannity said he left the Catholic Church because of “too much institutionalized corruption” that had not been rectified. He said his faith had “gotten stronger” as he got older, adding, “I realize more than ever that I not only need, but I want God in my life.”
He named John 14:1-4 as his favorite Bible verse and said faith has sustained him through hard times. In April 2026 he repeated that he left over institutional corruption, and said he now identifies as a Christian without a Catholic label.
For readers comparing traditions, see this explanation of the difference between Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christianity, or the profile of Jonathan Roumie’s faith journey, another public figure whose church affiliation has shifted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What religion is Sean Hannity?
Sean Hannity identifies as a Christian. He was raised Catholic but said on his Fox News show on April 16, 2026, that he no longer considers himself Catholic.
Why did Sean Hannity leave the Catholic Church?
He has cited institutionalized corruption in the church. In 2019 he told Fox Nation’s Ainsley Earhardt that there was too much institutionalized corruption that had not been rectified.
Did Sean Hannity study to be a priest?
No. He has said he attended a seminary during high school, where he studied theology and Latin and went to Mass daily, but there is no record that he pursued the priesthood. Wikipedia lists his schooling at Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead and St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York.
Is Sean Hannity’s faith still important to him?
Yes. In 2019 he said his faith has gotten stronger as he has gotten older and that he wants God in his life. He also named John 14:1-4 as his favorite Bible passage.
