Anarchist Damage Lateran Basilica in Rome

Case information

Incident date: Oct 16, 2011
Country: Italy
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Anti-Religion or Humanism Groups
Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Vandalism (all)

A small group of anarchist targeted the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome. Various damages were detected, including the destruction of a statue of Mary.

Source:
www.christianophobie.fr