All cases

Multiple churches in Belfort targeted with vandalism and break-ins

March 15, 2026, France

During the night of 14 to 15 March, Sainte-Croix Church in Chèvremont was vandalised, with doors forced open, consecrated hosts found on the ground, and sacred objects stolen. Authorities and the parish have filed complaints.

Attempted arson in Trzebinia Parish

March 15, 2026, Poland

An attempted arson was reported at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Trzebinia. A man set fire to kneelers in the vestibule and tried to ignite the main door but failed to enter.

Bible set on fire on altar of Protestant Church in Le Sentier

March 15, 2026, Switzerland

A Bible was deliberately set on fire on the altar of a Protestant church in Le Sentier, causing damage and leading to the brief hospitalisation of the pastor due to smoke inhalation. A suspect has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident as arson targeting a place of worship.

Cemetery desecrated and crosses stolen in Niestępów

March 13, 2026, Poland

Around 200 graves were vandalized at the parish cemetery in Niestępów. Crosses, brass letters, and other metal elements were stolen from dozens of tombstones.

Cross Removed from Church Façade and Discarded in Garbage

March 13, 2026, Germany

Unknown individuals dismantled a large cross from the façade of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Pleidelsheim, and discarded it in a nearby garbage can.

Gunfire Damages Fresco at Tuscania Sanctuary

March 13, 2026, Italy

Unknown individuals fired shots at the church of the Madonna del Cerro in Tuscania, damaging a fresco of the Madonna and parts of the church’s exterior. The Carabinieri have opened an investigation.

Church in Bilbao Defaced by Antifa-Affiliated Group

March 12, 2026, Spain

A group of antifascists vandalised the Church of the Holy Johns in Spain with graffiti and posted a video of the act on social media.

Veert Church Desecrated With Hosts Scattered on the Floor

March 12, 2026, Germany

A church in Veert was broken into, leaving significant damage despite low material losses. The perpetrators targeted the ciborium and desecrated the tabernacle, leaving consecrated hosts scattered across the floor.

Repeated vandalism and arson: Pastor Speaks of Being Victimised

March 12, 2026, United Kingdom

Salvation Chapel International, a pentecostal church in Laindon, has suffered repeated and escalating acts of vandalism, including a fire, destruction of toilets and church property, and graffiti.

Crucifix and confessionals vandalised in San Pietro a Vico Church

March 11, 2026, Italy

Unknown perpetrators vandalised San Pietro a Vico Church, destroying confessionals and breaking a crucifix.