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Anti-Christian Graffiti Targets the Basilica of Carmine in Florence

December 8, 2025, Italy

In Florence, black spray-painted graffiti stating “The only church that enlightens is the one that burns” and featuring the anarchist circled “A” appeared on the construction coverings of the Carmine Basilica.

Suspected Arson at Bologna Church

December 8, 2025, Italy

Authorities in Bologna investigated a fire at the Santuario in via del Borgo San Pietro, where flames engulfed the hedges surrounding the Catholic Church’s garden, prompting suspicions of arson.

Priest's Car Set on Fire Weeks after Church Vandalism

December 4, 2025, Italy

An arson attack destroyed the parish priest’s vehicle in Francofonte, following earlier vandalism against the church grounds.

Left-Wing Extremists Attack Church Over Anti-Abortion Stance

December 3, 2025, Germany

Radical activists smashed windows and spray-painted “218 abtreiben” on the Free Evangelical Church Kassel-Ost, citing its support for unborn life as the motive.

Church Nativity Figures Vandalised

December 3, 2025, Spain

Acts of vandalism targeted Christmas decorations at Villar de Olalla, damaging religious symbols and prompting a municipal appeal for information.

Arson Attack at Fonsorbes Church

December 3, 2025, France

Two altar cloths were set on fire inside Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Fonsorbes, Occitania, with straw from the Christmas nativity scene reportedly moved to fuel the flames.

Termini Chapel Closed After Reported Altar Desecration

December 2, 2025, Italy

The Chapel at Termini Station in Rome was closed after a man was reported to have urinated on the altar. The closure is deprived the community of access.

Palestine Flags Placed on Vienna’s Votive Church Without Approval

November 29, 2025, Austria

Anti-Israel demonstrators scaled the towers of Vienna's Votive Church and placed Palestinian flags on the spire. The Archdiocese condemned the incident, hired a crew to remove the flags, and announced that they may take legal action.

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.

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.

Two Religious Statues Smashed

November 6, 2025, France

Two religious statues were deliberately broken inside the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Montcenis, in what authorities are treating as an act of anti-Christian vandalism.

Parish Grounds and Madonna Grotto Vandalised

November 4, 2025, Italy

A stone grotto was demolished, statues of the Madonna and Padre Pio were desecrated, and church gardens were destroyed in a targeted act of vandalism at the Church of San Francesco in Francofonte.

Pastor Receives Police Warning Over Bible Verse in the United Kingdom

November 4, 2025, United Kingdom

Bishop Mick received a warning from a police officer that the words on the back of his motorhome could get him into trouble if someone filed a complaint