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In Carcassonne, the Zemmourian sermon of the parish priest
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In Carcassonne, the Zemmourian sermon of the parish priest

Le Canard enchaîné a publié une vidéo montrant un sermon prononcé par l’aumônier du 3ᵉ régiment de parachutistes d’infanterie de marine, Romain Ghantour, lors d’une messe à Carcassonne en octobre 2025. Ce sermon contient des propos jugés réactionnaires, où l’aumônier critique les « gauchistes » et évoque des thèmes proches de ceux développés par Éric Zemmour, tels que le « grand remplacement » et la menace supposée des « incompétents » sur la société française. Il exhorte les soldats à rester fidèles à leurs convictions et à protéger les valeurs nationales. L'article soulève la question de la conformité de ces déclarations avec les règles du code de la défense, qui interdit aux militaires de manifester leurs opinions politiques ou religieuses pendant leur service.

In Carcassonne, the Minister of Armed Forces has requested disciplinary action against a priest accused of making inflammatory remarks during a military mass, which were interpreted as aligning with the theory of “great replacement.” The incident came to light through a video released by Le Canard enchaîné in late 2025, showing Romain Ghandour, the military chaplain for the 3rd Regiment of Parachute Infantry of the Marine, delivering a speech with racially charged undertones to a group of laughing soldiers. The video was revealed on September 18, 2026, and shows the priest addressing troops at the cathedral of Carcassonne during the feast of Saint Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers, held on October 7, 2025. In his sermon, Ghandour criticized “gauchists” and expressed views echoing those of political commentator Éric Zemmour. He claimed that France’s cultural and architectural heritage was being undermined by individuals he described as “incompetent,” “people who eat seeds,” and “ideologues.” Ghandour urged the soldiers to continue fighting and defending their convictions, warning that if they did not, France would be “mocked” and replaced by others. His remarks included references to the “great replacement” theory, suggesting that non-white populations might eventually replace French citizens. These comments have been deemed incompatible with the regulations governing military personnel, particularly Article 4121-2 of the Defense Code, which allows freedom of expression outside of duty but requires adherence to military discipline. The Ministry of Armed Forces has taken issue with the priest’s remarks, calling them “inappropriate political statements.” While the priest may invoke the right to free exercise of religion, the situation highlights the tension between religious authority and military protocol. The case underscores ongoing debates over ideological boundaries within the armed forces and the role of chaplains in public discourse.

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In Carcassonne, the Zemmourian sermon of the parish priest

Le Canard enchaîné a publié une vidéo montrant un sermon prononcé par l’aumônier du 3ᵉ régiment de parachutistes d’infanterie de marine, Romain Ghantour, lors d’une messe à Carcassonne en octobre 2025. Ce sermon contient des propos jugés réactionnaires, où l’aumônier critique les « gauchistes » et évoque des thèmes proches de ceux développés par Éric Zemmour, tels que le « grand remplacement » et la menace supposée des « incompétents » sur la société française. Il exhorte les soldats à rester fidèles à leurs convictions et à protéger les valeurs nationales. L'article soulève la question de la conformité de ces déclarations avec les règles du code de la défense, qui interdit aux militaires de manifester leurs opinions politiques ou religieuses pendant leur service.

Bias read (Conservative): L'article présente les propos de l’aumônier comme des déclarations réactionnaires alignées avec les discours populistes et identitariens, souvent associés à la droite politique. Les termes utilisés, tels que « gauchistes », « grand remplacement », et « loi du plus fort », renforcent une vision du dé

Why factuality (95): This article closely follows the primary source, quoting directly from the video revealed by Le Canard enchaîné. It provides specific details about the date, location, and content of the sermon, including the reference to 'grand remplacement' and Zemmourian rhetoric. The information matches the prim

Why objectivity (80): The article maintains a neutral tone, focusing on presenting the content of the video and its implications. While there is some emphasis on the controversial nature of the sermon, it avoids taking sides or injecting personal opinion beyond what is implied by the content itself.

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Carcassonne: the Minister of the Armed Forces calls for sanctions against a priest who flirts with the "great replacement" during a mass

In a video released by 'Le Canard enchaîné' in late 2025, Romain Ghandour, an army chaplain at the parachute regiment in Carcassonne, gave a speech with racist undertones during a military mass, which was attended by laughing soldiers. The Ministry of Defense has condemned these remarks as politically inappropriate.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the minister's condemnation of the chaplain's remarks as a necessary action against racially charged rhetoric, aligning with right-wing concerns about immigration and national identity. The emphasis on the ministry's official stance suggests a right-leaning perspective, while the

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (75): The tone is somewhat critical of the priest’s rhetoric but remains focused on reporting the facts. There is no overt bias toward either political side, though the language used ('flirte avec le «grand remplacement»') carries some judgment.

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