Churchyard Planter Set on Fire While Faithful Gathered to Pray the Rosary
On 2 May 2026, unknown individuals set fire to a vase outside the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto in Guidonia shortly before the recitation of the Rosary.
An act of vandalism involving fire was reported on 2 May 2026 at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto. According to a statement published by the parish, unknown individuals set fire to a planter placed outside the church while the first faithful were arriving for the recitation of the Rosary. The parish described the episode as being “of particular gravity” due to the time, place and gesture involved in the episode.
The situation was noticed by the parish vicar, who intervened immediately. As stated in the parish note, “To notice what was happening was the parish vicar, Father Carlos Pérez, who, with the help of some present, managed to extinguish the flames, avoiding more serious consequences.”
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