On the morning of 19 January 2026, an unknown individual set fire to a liturgical missal inside the Chiesa del Monserrato in Alessandria.
The incident was discovered shortly after 09:00 by a volunteer, who reported that the book had been deliberately ignited on a lectern beside the altar.
The fire damaged the missal, but no further damage to the building or other objects was noted.
The authorities were notified, and a formal complaint was filed; however, no suspects had been identified or apprehended at the time.