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Sviatohirsk Lavra Skete Targeted in Theft and Vandalism

January 25, 2026, Ukraine

In Donetsk region, Ukraine, a skete of the Holy Dormition Sviatohirsk Lavra was targeted in a theft and act of vandalism during the night of 24–25 January 2026, resulting in the theft of bells and sacred objects from the religious site.

Main Altar Cross Stolen at Saint‑Winoc Church

January 25, 2026, France

A theft at the Église Saint-Winoc in Plouhinec, Finistère, was reported on 25 January when the cross from the church’s main altar was removed by unknown perpetrators, parish authorities confirmed.

Roadside Shrine Targeted In Theft

January 24, 2026, Poland

A statue of the Virgin Mary disappeared from a small roadside shrine in the Bródno district of Warsaw, Polish media reported. The figure was taken from a chapel located on Syrokomli Street, where it had been kept behind glass.

Freshers’ Fair Ban on Church Successfully Challenged

January 24, 2026, United Kingdom

A Christian church, Grace Church Greenwich, was denied the chance to book a stall at Goldsmiths University’s Freshers’ Fair because the booking contractor, Native, stated it could no longer “facilitate bookings for religious groups at these events.” Grace Church challenged the policy as discriminatory, and the company subsequently suspended the ban, allowing bookings from the church and similar groups.

Vienna Court: Prayer Vigil Outside Abortion Facilities Permitted

January 23, 2026, Austria

In January 2026, the Vienna Administrative Court ruled that a peaceful prayer vigil held in the proximity of an abortion facility in Vienna falls within the scope of the constitutionally protected freedom of assembly. The decision overturned an earlier prohibition issued by the Vienna police authorities.

UK Police Ban Christian March Over Fear of Muslim Community Reaction

January 23, 2026, United Kingdom

The Metropolitan Police blocked a UK Independence Party “Walk With Jesus” march scheduled for 31 January in Whitechapel, east London, citing fears it would provoke a hostile reaction from the local Muslim community and lead to “serious violence and disorder.”

Vandals Damage Religious Statue Inside Church

January 21, 2026, France

A statue of the Virgin Mary was found to have been deliberately knocked over and damaged on 21 January 2026 inside the Église Saint-Sylve in Toulouse, where the parish priest discovered the overturned figure after the morning Mass.

Graffiti and Damage Reported at Emden Church

January 21, 2026, Germany

Between 16 and 21 January 2026, the Martin Luther Church in Emden was vandalised with graffiti, and its lightning rod wire was deliberately damaged by unknown individuals.

Nativity Scene Theft Reported at Church in Grone

January 19, 2026, Italy

A theft occurred at the church of Santa Maria Nascente in Grone in mid-January, when two individuals from the Milan area stole a ceramic statuette of the infant Jesus from the church’s nativity scene.

Missal Set Ablaze in Alessandria Chapel

January 19, 2026, Italy

On the morning of 19 January 2026, an unknown individual set fire to a liturgical missal inside the Chiesa del Monserrato in Alessandria.

Zamora Suffers Another Vandal Attack on Church

January 18, 2026, Spain

On 18 January 2026, vandals defaced the rear façade of the Iglesia de Santiago el Burgo in Zamora with a slogan: “More housing and fewer churches”.

Buncton’s 11th‑Century Church Attacked

January 18, 2026, United Kingdom

All Saints Church in Buncton, West Sussex, suffered extensive damage after almost all of its windows were smashed and fixtures vandalised between 13 and 18 January.

Sacred Objects Damaged During Prayer in St Peter Basilica

January 17, 2026, Italy

An incident took place inside the Cappella del Santissimo Sacramento at the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome, where a man threw several sacred objects from the altar to the ground during Eucharistic adoration.

Profanation at Église Saint-Sever: Theft of Consecrated Hosts

January 16, 2026, France

At the Église Saint-Sever in Rouen, France, consecrated hosts were stolen from the tabernacle of the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament on 16 January 2026, an act described as grave profanation.

Golfo Aranci Church Vandalised

January 16, 2026, Italy

Vandals targeted the Nostra Signora del Monte church in Golfo Aranci, causing damage to the outdoor altar and destroying surveillance equipment.

Call to Remove Religious Symbols Hits European Court

January 16, 2026, France

In July 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) communicated Union of Atheists v. Greece (Application No. 001-244533), a case seeking the removal of Christian icons from Greek courtrooms. The application reflects a broader attempt to eliminate longstanding religious symbols from public institutions across Europe, raising concerns about whether state neutrality is increasingly interpreted as requiring the erasure of religious heritage from public life.

Allershausen Church Targeted in Arson Incident

January 15, 2026, Germany

A deliberate fire was set inside St. Josef church in Allershausen, Bavaria, causing damage to the interior.

Inverted Cross, Scattered Ash and Property Damage in Lutheran Church

January 14, 2026, Germany

Vandals targeted the Lutheran Church in Bad Marienberg, Westerwald, Germany, overturning furniture, scattering ash, and inverting a wooden cross, causing damage to both property and religious symbols.

Woman Stole and Burned Church Gospel Book

January 14, 2026, Poland

Police identified and detained a 41‑year‑old woman who stole a Gospel book from a church in Nowy Tomyśl and later burned it, with residents assisting in her identification.

Fifteen Nativity Figures Taken from Church in Doganella di Ninfa

January 12, 2026, Italy

At a church in Doganella di Ninfa, 15 nativity scene statues, each measuring about 30 centimetres in height, were stolen.

Church in Metz Vandalised Again

January 12, 2026, France

On 12 January, a church in Metz was vandalised, marking a repeated attack on the Église de la Sainte-Famille.

Granzette Church Desecrated with Human Waste Near Altar

January 11, 2026, Italy

A small church in the Granzette cemetery was vandalised over the weekend, with human waste found near the altar.

Nativity Display Destroyed in Cordovado

January 11, 2026, Italy

Vandals destroyed a nativity scene displayed on the church forecourt in Cordovado, in the province of Pordenone, during the night of 10–11 January 2026, prompting condemnation from local authorities.

Historic Zamora Church Vandalised

January 10, 2026, Spain

Vandals defaced Zamora’s Church of Santa María la Nueva with slogans accusing the church of being "accomplice" of Franco and anarchist graffiti.

Vandals Damage Agropoli Church

January 10, 2026, Italy

A church in Agropoli was vandalised in a late‑evening incident that left sacred furnishings and a religious statue damaged.

Infant Jesus Statue Decapitated in Church Vandalism

January 8, 2026, France

A Nativity scene inside a church in Le Passage, France, was vandalised in early January 2026, with the statue of the infant Jesus decapitated and dismembered and other figures broken.

Suspected Arson Targets Catholic Church in Novi Sad

January 7, 2026, Serbia

A suspected arson attack occurred at a Catholic church in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, on Wednesday night.

Altar and Prayer Books Defaced at Catholic Church in Gersfeld

January 7, 2026, Germany

Vandals targeted the Catholic church of Mariä Himmelfahrt in Gersfeld between 5 and 6 January, defacing prayer and altar books, in an incident possibly linked to vandalism at the evangelical‑lutheran Baroque church the day before.

Nativity-Scene Float Vandalised in Alcalá Parade

January 7, 2026, Spain

A pro-life community group in Alcalá de Henares reported that its nativity-scene parade float was vandalised at the end of the Three Kings Parade and filed an official complaint.

Series of Church Vandalisms in Steyr

January 6, 2026, Austria

According to recent reports, several churches in Steyr have been repeatedly vandalised since December, including a confessional set on fire.

Vandals Damage Protestant Baroque Church in Gersfeld

January 5, 2026, Germany

On January 5, vandals entered the Lutheran Baroque church in Gersfeld on 5 January and caused deliberate damage to the building.

Utrecht Evangelist Assaulted; Video Circulates Online

January 4, 2026, Netherlands

A street preacher in Utrecht was assaulted during an evangelising activity over the weekend, according to a report.

DONE FG: Church fire in Kirchberg shows signs of arson

January 4, 2026, Germany

Investigators have found signs indicating that a fire in a church in Kirchberg an der Murr has been caused intentionally. The blaze caused damage to interior elements of the building.

Nativity Statuette Stolen and Damaged in Lerici

January 3, 2026, Italy

A statuette from a Nativity scene was stolen and damaged during an overnight incident outside the church of San Francesco in Lerici on New Year’s Eve.

Suspected Arson at Neunkirchen Church

January 2, 2026, Germany

On the morning of 2 January 2026, a fire broke out at the Protestant Christuskirche in the centre of Neunkirchen, Saarland. Due to the significant amount of smoke caused by the fire, it took the fire brigade several hours to ventilate the building.

Jeanne d’Arc Statue Vandalised in Paris

January 2, 2026, France

In Paris on 2 January, the statue of Jeanne d’Arc on the Place Saint‑Augustin, located in front of the Église Saint‑Augustin, was vandalised in full daylight. An individual climbed the monument and forcibly removed the blade of the saint’s sword in the presence of passers‑by.

Holy Family Statuettes Stolen from Montoro Church

January 1, 2026, Italy

The Holy Family statuettes were stolen from a Nativity scene at a church in Montoro.

Threatening and Abusive Phone Call to Church in Ankara

December 31, 2025, Turkey

In December 2025, a church in Ankara received a phone call that escalated from inquiries about Christianity to threats and abusive language directed at the church and its official.

Nativity Scene Burned in Algarrobo Vandalism

December 31, 2025, Spain

On New Year’s Eve in Algarrobo, vandals targeted public festive displays, burning Christian‑themed Christmas decorations, including a nativity scene in Plaza de España.

Vienna Church Repeatedly Targeted by Graffiti Vandalism

December 30, 2025, Austria

St. Johann Evangelist Church in Vienna was defaced with graffiti on December 30, 2025, including Arabic writing and an Antifa symbol. Police launched an investigation amid political condemnation and reports of repeated targeting of the site.

Nativity Scene Stolen from Brandara Parish Church

December 30, 2025, Portugal

The nativity scene at the Parish Church of Brandara, in Ponte de Lima, was stolen during the night from Monday into Tuesday.

Historic Statue of Our Lady Smashed Outside Church in Middlesbrough

December 30, 2025, United Kingdom

On 30 December 2025, a statue of Our Lady outside a church in Middlesbrough was repeatedly pushed to the ground and smashed, causing extensive damage. The destruction of a long-standing Marian statue caused shock among parishioners and local residents.

Cuenca Church Vandalised After Restoration

December 30, 2025, Spain

Vandals targeted the recently restored Church of La Virgen de la Luz in Cuenca, Spain, defacing its walls with graffiti and damaging the historic site.

Theft of Jesus Figurine from Nativity Scene in Sopot

December 29, 2025, Poland

Police released surveillance footage after a figurine depicting Jesus was stolen from a public nativity scene in front of the Church of St George in Sopot on the night of 29 December.

Gunfire and Explosive Device Damaged Church Entrance

December 28, 2025, Italy

Unknown individuals fired gunshots and detonated an explosive device at the secondary entrance of the San Filippo Neri church in Palermo’s Zen neighborhood.

Consecrated Hosts Stolen from a Spanish Church

December 28, 2025, Spain

The tabernacle of a church in Valladolid was forced and consecrated Hosts were stolen. This was the second such incident in the diocese this year, and Archbishop Luis Argüello has announced a public act of reparation.

Graffiti vandalism defaced Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Trento.

December 27, 2025, Italy

Unknown perpetrators targeted the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Trento, covering its exterior walls with large black and blue spray‑painted graffiti. The action has been condemned as anti-Christian targeting of a symbolic religious site by local authorities.

Vandalism at church in Witten during Christmas period

December 27, 2025, Germany

A Catholic church in Witten was vandalised during the Christmas period, with a window damaged and security equipment destroyed.

Arson Damages Crypt of Lourdes Parish Church

December 26, 2025, France

Firefighters in Lourdes contained a crypt fire at the Sacré‑Cœur parish church after smoke was seen escaping the building, with investigators reporting debris used as ignition material and clear signs of unauthorised entry.

Church of St. Johannes in Wallersdorf

December 26, 2025, Germany

An unknown perpetrator forcibly damaged the main entrance door of St. John’s Church in Wallersdorf.

Arson Attempt Inside German Church on Christmas

December 25, 2025, Germany

Unknown individuals ignited torn pages from prayer books on the church gallery in St. Maria, Haßlach, causing scorch marks and wax damage to the pews below. Thankfully, the fire did not spread, but the church suffered property damage.

Statue of Baby Jesus Smashed on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2025, United Kingdom

On Christmas Eve vandals smashed a statue of the Infant Jesus and relics in the Lady Chapel desecrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Edinburgh. There was blood left in multiple areas of the sanctuary, and the figure was thrown into a bin during a confrontation between two distressed visitors.

Firecrackers Thrown at Church Nativity Scene

December 24, 2025, Italy

A passing vehicle launched firecrackers at the San Carlo parish nativity in Sezze, damaging the Christian display minutes before midnight Mass.

Masked Intruder Disrupted Christmas Vespers in Cologne Cathedral

December 24, 2025, Germany

A masked man in a black cloak, gold mask, and plush ears disrupted the Christmas Vespers and approached the front of Cologne Cathedral before being escorted out by church security.

Parish Reports Repeated Vandalism in Local Churches

December 24, 2025, Italy

On 24 December 2025, the parish priest of the church of the Sacro Cuore publicly reported repeated acts of vandalism, including repeated property damage and anti-Christian graffiti, affecting churches in Sant’Egidio.

Paint Attack On Christian Pregnancy Counseling Centre

December 24, 2025, Germany

The KALEB Family Centre fell victim to politically charged graffiti and paint attacks on Christmas Eve.

Church of Sant Andrea Apostolo in Tombolo Closed Outside Worship After Vandalism

December 23, 2025, Italy

A church in Tombolo was vandalised during the Christmas period, causing structural damage that led to restricted access to the site.

Church Nativity Scene Targeted with Theft and Desecration

December 22, 2025, Germany

In Kahla in the Saale-Holzland district, unknown individuals stole and damaged parts of a Christmas nativity scene displayed outside the Catholic church of St Nikolaus in December 2025.

Christ Child Figure Found Hanging by the Neck

December 21, 2025, Poland

On 21 December, a figure of the Christ Child was found hanging by the neck in a nativity scene in the market square of Bolesławiec. Surveillance footage showed hooded individuals entering the scene and tying the doll to a rope in the manner of a gallows.

Vienna Church Defaced with Arabic and Syrian Nationalist Graffiti

December 21, 2025, Austria

A church in Vienna was repeatedly defaced with Arabic slogans and Syrian nationalist clan codes in December 2025, prompting a police investigation.

Swastika and Cigarette Butts Found on Nativity Scenes in Lentate sul Seveso

December 20, 2025, Italy

Children discovered cigarette butts placed on Nativity figurines and a swastika drawn on St. Joseph’s silhouette at parish and municipal displays in Lentate sul Seveso.

Court Hears Case of Glasgow Grandmother Arrested Again For Sign Offering Conversation

December 19, 2025, United Kingdom

75-year-old grandmother and Christian prayer group leader Rose Docherty has been arrested a second time and criminally charged for holding a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want” within 200 metres of an abortion facility in Glasgow.

Windows Smashed at 13th‑Century Church

December 19, 2025, Germany

Unknown perpetrators shattered six windowpanes at the historic St. Johann church, prompting a police investigation and public appeals for information.

Intentional Arson Destroys Wooden Altar of Saint Anne in Saletto Parish Church

December 19, 2025, Italy

On 19 December, an intentionally set fire destroyed the wooden altar dedicated to Saint Anne inside the parish church of Saletto, in Vigodarzere.

Series of Thefts Target Outdoor Nativity Scenes in Solliès‑Ville

December 19, 2025, France

Multiple Nativity displays in Solliès‑Ville were stolen or vandalised, prompting concerns among residents and volunteers who maintain the Christian installations.

Desecration at Les Sables‑d’Olonne Church: Reliquary Broken and Saint’s Skull Stolen

December 18, 2025, France

A break‑in at Notre‑Dame‑de‑l’Assomption resulted in the theft of a revered relic, prompting condemnation from parish and city officials.

UPDATE: Woman criminally charged for silent prayer

December 17, 2025, United Kingdom

British charitable volunteer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been criminally charged in Birmingham under the UK’s new national abortion “buffer zone” law for silently praying near an abortion facility, with her trial scheduled for 29 January 2026. This is the first known prosecution under the Public Order Act 2023, highlighting tensions between public-order regulations and freedom of conscience.

Polish Student Linked to ISIS Arrested for Planning Attack on Christmas Market

December 16, 2025, Poland

Authorities detained a Polish university student accused of preparing an ISIS‑inspired explosive attack on a Christmas market.

Estonia’s Actions Threaten Religious Freedom, Warn UN Experts

December 15, 2025, Estonia

UN human rights experts have raised alarm over legislative and administrative measures in Estonia that target the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church (EOCC). They warned that these actions—ranging from legal amendments to restrictive treatment of clergy—could disproportionately limit religious freedom.

Swastika Carved Into Evangelical Church Facade

December 14, 2025, Germany

Police opened a criminal investigation after unknown perpetrators etched a Nazi symbol into the wall of a church in Lower Saxony.

Blood Found on Altar in Church Desecration

December 13, 2025, Italy

A desecration of the Church of the Angel in Camaiore involved blood traces on the altar, misuse of sacred objects, and prompted both police investigation and a call for reparation by the Archdiocese of Lucca.

Leicestershire Church Stained Glass Panels Smashed in Vandalism

December 13, 2025, United Kingdom

Historic St Mary’s Church in Coleorton, Leicestershire suffered costly damage when unknown perpetrators smashed two of its stained glass panels in what police and clergy described as “mindless vandalism”.

Holy Water Font Desecrated with Urine

December 12, 2025, Germany

A holy water font at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Burladingen was deliberately filled with urine in an act of targeted desecration shocking parishioners and clergy. The parish priest called the act "a slap in the face of a believer."

Five Suspects Arrested in Alleged Islamist Plot Against Bavarian Christmas Market

December 12, 2025, Germany

German authorities have detained five men in Bavaria accused of planning a radical Islamist–motivated vehicle attack on a Christmas market. Investigators say the plot was disrupted at an early stage through coordinated action by security services.

Dismissal of Teacher Sparks Debate on Religious Expression in UK Schools

December 9, 2025, United Kingdom

A UK primary school teacher was suspended in March 2024 and later dismissed after telling a Muslim student that “Britain is still a Christian state,” citing the King as head of the Church of England and describing Islam as a minority religion. The teacher, who had also allegedly suggested the student could attend a nearby Islamic school if they preferred a religious setting, faced both police and safeguarding investigations. Although he was initially banned from working with children, he successfully appealed the decision and is now pursuing legal action against.

Prayer Outside Abortion Clinic Protected by Law, Spanish Court Rules

December 9, 2025, Spain

A criminal court in Vitoria, Basque Country, has acquitted 21 pro‑life volunteers accused of harassment for praying peacefully outside an abortion clinic, ruling that they had “done nothing more than exercise their free right of assembly” and behaved in an “exquisitely peaceful manner.” The court found no evidence of intimidating conduct under the penal code’s anti‑harassment provision.

European Commission excludes FAFCE and WYA from Funding

December 8, 2025, International

The European Commission has excluded the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and the World Youth Alliance (WYA) from EU funding after rejecting multiple project applications, citing alleged violations of equality measures and “EU values.” FAFCE’s president describes the decisions as ideological discrimination, arguing that they penalise organisations that support families, children and human dignity while holding pro-life convictions.

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.

Church Nativity Desecrated and Parishioners Threatened

December 8, 2025, Spain

Police detained a man after he disrupted a Catholic service by removing nativity figures, striking the altar, profaning liturgical garments, shouting in Arabic through the church microphone, and attempting to attack parishioners before being restrained outside.

France’s Catholic Schools Under Abusive State Scrutiny

December 8, 2025, France

Based on a report, Catholic schools in France are facing state inspections criticised as abusive and humiliating. Teachers reported unannounced classroom visits, students being questioned about their faith, and pressure to remove Christian symbols, all of which undermine the schools’ Catholic identity. Catholic education authorities warn that these practices violate both educator dignity and parents’ right to provide religious education.

Baroque Church Statues Vandalised

December 7, 2025, Germany

Stone sculptures at the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche and Hildesheimer Dom were damaged, with facial features deliberately broken.

Church Vandalised with Wax Swastikas

December 5, 2025, Germany

Two wax-smeared swastikas were discovered on the interior wall of a Lutheran church in Seligenstadt.

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.

Consecrated Hosts Stolen from Plasencia Hospital Chapel

December 3, 2025, Spain

A theft took place at the Hospital Virgen del Puerto in Plasencia in early December 2025, when several consecrated hosts were reported missing from the chapel’s tabernacle.

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.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Found on Church in Marseille

December 2, 2025, France

Graffiti with hateful anti-Christian slogans, including phrases like “The only church that shines is the one that burns”, was discovered on the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Chartreux, prompting condemnation from city officials, police, and church leaders, and leading to formal complaints and calls for justice.

Cabinet Set on Fire Inside Church

December 2, 2025, Italy

A woman discovered flames and smoke inside the parish church of Sedico. Police are suspecting an arson by vandals who targeted the building.

Protestant Church in Erbach Vandalised and Desecrated

November 30, 2025, Germany

A Protestant church in Erbach was vandalised and desecrated. The incident involved damage to church property and degrading acts inside the building.

Nativity struck again: Baby Jesus’ head stolen at Brussels Grand Place

November 29, 2025, Belgium

For yet another year, vandals have targeted the Christmas nativity scene at Brussels’ Grand Place, stealing the head of the baby Jesus figurine.

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.

Two Churches and Christmas Marked Vandalised with “Allah” Graffiti

November 29, 2025, Germany

Two churches, a parish facility, and other buildings in Delmenhorst were vandalised with red paint. The graffiti included the word “Allah” written in Arabic script.

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.

Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupted Brussels Christmas Market Opening

November 28, 2025, Belgium

The launch of Brussels’ Winter Wonders Christmas market was interrupted when demonstrators set off smoke bombs, waved Palestinian flags, and unsettled families.

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.

Altar Statues Deliberately Damaged

November 26, 2025, Italy

Authorities detained a 55-year-old man in Parabiago after he entered a parish church and toppled statues on the altar.