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Church Christmas Market Cancelled Due to Threats

November 28, 2025, Germany

The St. Salvatoris Parish in Geesthacht (Schleswig-Holstein) had to cancel the annual Christmas market after receiving a threatening letter. Police are investigating the threats.

Arson Attack at Laindon Church

November 27, 2025, United Kingdom

Authorities investigated a deliberate fire at a Laindon church previously subjected to repeated racist vandalism.

Two Attempted Arson Attacks at St Giles Church

November 27, 2025, United Kingdom

The Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles was twice targeted by arson when rubbish was set on fire at its entrances—causing damage to the church door and prompting police appeals for information.

Desecration of Bodies and Tombs at Catholic Cemetery in Alhos Vedros

November 26, 2025, Portugal

Ten bodies were desecrated after mausoleums were broken into at a Catholic cemetery in Portugal. While cemetery vandalism had occurred before, the parish priest said that this incident was of an unprecedented scale. The local bishop condemned the act as a “sacrilegious gesture”.

Vallecas Attacker Who Stabbed Three Said His Mission Was to Kill Christians

November 22, 2025, Spain

An 18-year-old in Vallecas stabbed three people and reportedly told his mother his mission was to kill Christians, leading authorities to investigate possible terrorism.

Bomb Threat Targets Catholic Church During Family Service

November 16, 2025, Germany

Police sealed off the Church of the Assumption of Mary in Aichach after a bomb threat disrupted a mass attended by hundreds.

Vandals Desecrate a Church Crucifix and Welcome Sign

November 16, 2025, Italy

A church in Moscufo was targeted by vandals who broke a welcoming sign and attached a condom to a crucifix. Municipal administrators condemned the act.

Protesters Occupy Catholic Church

November 15, 2025, Germany

Around 50 pro-abortion protesters entered St. Mary’s Church in Flensburg, displaying banners and refusing to leave until police intervened. The archdiocese of Hamburg underlined that the church is a "holy place for Catholics" and should not "be abused for political rallies and disrespect".

Neo-Fascist Graffiti on Church Condemned as “National and Religious Blasphemy”

November 15, 2025, United Kingdom

Swastika and Russian “Z” symbols were graffitied on Our Lady of Lourdes church in Swansea, prompting police investigation and condemnation from civic and religious leaders.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Written on Door of Lourdes Church

November 11, 2025, France

Police opened an investigation after anti-Catholic insults, including “Filthy race of Jesus Christ”, were discovered on the entrance of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lourdes.