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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.