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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.