Thomas Idergard was widely seen as a rising star in Swedish politics. By the age of 26, he was national chairman of the Moderate Youth League, a launching pad that propelled two of his predecessors to eventually become prime minister. But he left that behind to pursue a path that ultimately led to his becoming a Jesuit priest.
Father Idergard’s story first came to the attention of the Register through an election guide published by the Diocese of Stockholm in April 2026. He had chaired the diocesan commission responsible for producing the guide, prompting a closer look at his journey
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