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Hosts Stolen from Fulda Cathedral
February 4, 2022, GermanyA 23-year-old stole the consecrated hosts from the Fulda Cathedral on Friday the 4th of February and then after disposing of them, returned the host bowl to the sanctuary. The police managed to arrest him and after they were done, they released him. They continued to investigate the incident for "disturbing the practice of religion," which carries a particularly heavy sentence.
Karlskirche in Vienna Vandalized for the Second Time in 2022
February 4, 2022, AustriaOn the 4th of February, the Karlskirche in Vienna was vandalized by unknown people.
Cyprus, Suspect Detained after Repeated Vandalism and Theft in Church
February 3, 2022, CyprusIn Cyprus, a 21-year-old Nicosia man was arrested for repeated thefts from churches, and faces accusations "of entering a place of worship with intent to commit a crime, inflicting malicious damage, attempted theft, and burglaries," reported Cyprus Mail. Investigations of the five recorded incidents, which happened between December 21st and January 4th, were ongoing.
Update: Pro Life Campaigners Could face a Jail Sentence in Spain
February 3, 2022, SpainNew legislation in Spain could mean that people who support or pray in demonstrations outside abortion clinics may be arrested and face a jail sentence of three months to a year. Christians, who are more likely to be involved in this type of protest due to their pro-life convictions, will be targeted if their actions are said to be "offensive, intimidating, or coercive". After being passed in the Congress of Deputies on February 3rd, this bill awaits a vote in the Senate.
School in Flen May Face 10,000 SEK Fine for Prayer
February 1, 2022, SwedenThe Ålidenskolan kindergarten in Flen may be charged a fine of 10,000 SEK (960 euros) if they continue to do a meal time payer in school. They came under scrutiny after an school inspection accused them for having a religious element to their teaching which is not in line with Swedish regulations. This reflects Sweden's goal to remove all religion from their education system.
Remembrance Chapel for Sailors in Cotentin Vandalised
February 1, 2022, FranceThe chapel of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (Manche) was once again vandalised when flowers and other objects were taken. This chapel was dedicated to lost sailors at sea and is a sacred place for many. It has now been placed under video surveillance to stop such acts happing in the future.
Broken Window and Room Searched in Bad Schoenborn Church
February 1, 2022, GermanyThe St. Vitrus church was broken into by unknown perpetrators who broke a window and searched rooms. The incident happened on the 2nd of January in Schoenborn.
Clock Hand Stolen from Church in Kranenburg
January 31, 2022, GermanyThe small hand of a clock on a church in Kranenburg was stolen during the night of the 25th of January by unknown people. The thieves attempted to remove the minute hand as well but failed, and thus damaged it. The emotional value of the clock is great and members of the congregation were very upset by the hands disappearance.
Catholic Home in Saint-Brieuc Targeted with Anti-Christian Tags
January 30, 2022, FranceThe car and home façade of the Catholic entrepreneur Sébastien Drouin, were painted with anti - Christian tags such an upside down cross and the number 666, know for its Anitchrist connection. He openly expressed his faith and was the radio host of the local Catholic station RCF. Him and his family unfortunately had to pay for their beliefs and Mr. Drouin posted on Twitter: "Where can we be safe?"
Attempted Attack in the Basilica in Blois
January 29, 2022, FranceA man with typical Muslim attire returned to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Trinité in Blois on 29. January after he had prayed to Mecca and been asked to leave. The churchman was concerned by his behaviour an called the police who searched him. The Koran and a long kitchen knife were found attached to his belt at which point he was taken into custody.