Hannity Says He Left Catholic Church Over Corruption Concerns

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.