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Church in Poznan Vandalised with Threatening Graffiti

February 5, 2026, Poland

Unknown individuals vandalised the exterior of a Roman Catholic church in the Stare Żegrze district of Poznań with threatening graffiti and satanic symbols, including the message “this church will burn.” The incident caused distress within the parish and was reported to the police.

Priest Stopped Arson Attack On Church

February 5, 2026, Sweden

A priest prevented an attempted arson incident at a Catholic church in southern Stockholm after discovering the situation at an early stage. Surveillance footage showed an individual attempting to set fire to the church building.

Arsonist Caught At St. Peter Basilica

February 3, 2026, Italy

On 2 February, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Vatican City after attempting to enter St Peter’s Basilica while carrying flammable substances and ignition devices at the start of the Pope's mass. According to police and prosecutors, the suspect is believed to be an arsonist linked to earlier fires at churches in central Rome.

Christian Pro-Life March Attacked in Koblenz: Two Hospitalised

February 2, 2026, Germany

In Koblenz, activists associated with left-wing extremist groups attacked a public information event organised by the Christian pro-life initiative SOS Leben, resulting in injuries to two volunteers who later required hospital treatment.

Arson At Clères Church: Altar Cloth Set on Fire

January 29, 2026, France

An attempted arson attack was reported at the parish church in Clères, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, authorities confirmed. The incident marks the third attack on a church in the region within only 15 days.

Altar Among Targets: Two Fires Are Set Inside Huttenheim Church

January 28, 2026, Germany

On Wednesday afternoon, 28 January, two deliberately set fires were discovered inside St Peter’s Church in Huttenheim, a district of Philippsburg, including one fire lit directly on the altar. Thankfully, the fires were extinguished before causing major damage.

Church Vandalised With Blasphemous Graffiti

January 28, 2026, Portugal

A historic church in Viseu was targeted by vandals who painted an offensive message on the exterior wall of its mortuary chapel.

Bergisch Gladbach Church Closed After Arson and Vandalism

January 27, 2026, Germany

St Laurentius Church in Bergisch Gladbach was closed following repeated acts of vandalism, including arson, damage to pews, and theft of items from the interior.

Third Attack Hits Feldkirchen Church

January 26, 2026, Austria

Vandals left a trail of destruction in the Maria im Dorn church in Feldkirchen, Austria, where the interior was found heavily damaged, leading to its temporary closure.

San Giacomo Church Evacuated After Nativity Scene Set on Fire

January 25, 2026, Italy

A fire that broke out on 25 January 2026 inside San Giacomo in via del Corso in Rome, initially believed to have been caused by a technical malfunction, has since been linked to deliberate arson. Investigators now attribute the fire to a suspect later arrested for attempting to carry flammable materials into St Peter’s Basilica.