French Catholic Church announces national mobilization for 2027 election

The Catholic Church in France has announced a national initiative to participate in the public debate leading up to the 2027 presidential election. During a plenary assembly of the French Bishops Conference (CEF) in Lourdes, three bishops detailed a plan to address major societal issues including immigration, security, identity, and education.

The initiative aims to highlight the principles of Catholic social doctrine and engage with the country’s political fractures without endorsing specific candidates. The bishops emphasized their intent to maintain political independence while asserting that matters of human dignity, family, and cultural identity are essential to the national conversation.

This movement is supported by leaders of various organizations inspired by Christian social thought, who are calling for a rethinking of the roles of the state and the family to foster a more prosperous and fraternal society.