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Vandals Leave Alvito Church without Electricity

Using super glue, unidentified vandals damaged the wires in the electrical meter in the Chiesa di San Simeone Profeta, leaving the church without power and stopping the historic bell tower clock that had recently been restored.

February 17, 2019, Italy

Iraqi Christian Attacked in Berlin for Christian Tattoo

A man in Berlin-Neukölln was beaten and threatened with a knife because of his Christian tattoo. The 27-year-old Christian from Iraq was approached by two men and asked about his religious tattoo. They also and demanded that he give a donation to a beggar. When he refused, the men punched him in the face, according to police. When the attacker pulled out a knife, the victim and his companion escaped into a shop and called the police. The police arrested a 24-year old Muslim man. The investigation continues.

February 16, 2019, Germany

Iraqi Christian Attacked in Berlin for Christian Tattoo

A man in Berlin-Neukölln was beaten and threatened with a knife because of his Christian tattoo. The 27-year-old Christian from Iraq was approached by two men and asked about his religious tattoo. They also and demanded that he give a donation to a beggar. When he refused, the men punched him in the face, according to police. When the attacker pulled out a knife, the victim and his companion escaped into a shop and called the police. The police arrested a 24-year old Muslim man. The investigation continues.

February 16, 2019, Germany

Two Churches in Ávila Vandalized with Graffiti

"The church that illuminates is the one that burns" and other anarchist and feminist slogans and symbols were painted on two churches in small towns in Ávila. The Diocese of Ávila denounced the acts as attacks not only on the heritage of the small towns, but against mutual respect and religious freedom. A complaint was filed with the police.

February 10, 2019, Spain

Tabernacle Overthrown in Maisons-Laffitte Church

In the late afternoon of February 10th, the priest of Saint-Nicolas de Maisons-Laffitte discovered that the church's tabernacle had been thrown to the ground. The police arrested a 35-year-old man who confessed.

February 10, 2019, France

Dijon Church Desecrated

On February 9th, the church of Notre-Dame de Dijon was desecrated by unidentified perpetrators. The tabernacle was opened, consecrated hosts were scattered, the altar cloth stained, and a missal was torn. A Mass of Reparation was held by the Archbishop.

February 9, 2019, France
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NEWS & ACTIVITIES

European Parliament: EU Should Better Promote and Protect Global Religious Freedom

January 17, 2019, Brussels

Aid to the Church in Need 2018 Report: aggressive nationalism is fueling religious hatred —West is failing to act

November 26, 2018, News

A surge in aggressive nationalism in key parts of the world is to blame for a rise in violence and other intimidation targeting religious minorities—and the West is failing to convert words of concern into action. This is one of the principal findings of a new report on the state of religious freedom around the world produced by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), an international papal charity that serves the persecuted and suffering Church.

Newsletter: Ashers Victory at Supreme Court

October 10, 2018, United Kingdom

After a four-year legal battle, Ashers Baking Company in Belfast has won in the United Kingdom Supreme Court!

Christian Tennis Player fled from Iran; Arrested in Italy trying to get to London

October 3, 2018, Italy

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