# French military chaplain political controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-military-chaplain-political-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-22T11:52:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A leaked video of a French military chaplain, Father Romain Ghandour, delivering a sermon to paratroopers in Carcassonne has triggered significant political and disciplinary scrutiny. In the footage, recorded in October 2025, Ghandour criticized leftists as “incompetent people” and “moralising ideologues,” while invoking themes related to the “Great Replacement” theory regarding French culture and heritage.

Following the leak, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces initiated disciplinary procedures against Ghandour for violating the principle of political neutrality. The investigation has expanded to include the former commander of the regiment for allegedly failing to uphold obligations of reserve and neutrality. Additionally, the Catholic diocese has launched an inquiry into the chaplain’s conduct.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: French military chaplain faces discipline over political remarks

French military chaplain Romain Ghandour faces disciplinary action after a video surfaced of him criticizing political opponents during a sermon in Carcassonne.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-military-chaplain-faces-discipline-over-political-remarks

### 2026-09-20: French military chaplain faces scrutiny over controversial sermon

A leaked video of a French military chaplain warning of the ‘Great Replacement’ and criticizing leftists during a sermon to paratroopers has triggered government disciplinary actions and political outcry.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-military-chaplain-faces-scrutiny-over-controversial-sermon

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