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Second Vandalism Incident at Melsungen Church in Two Months
November 6, 2025, GermanyUnknown offenders damaged the entrance and several gravestones at the city church in Melsungen, prompting police investigation.
Two Religious Statues Smashed
November 5, 2025, FranceTwo religious statues were deliberately broken inside the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Montcenis, in what authorities are treating as an act of anti-Christian vandalism.
Offensive Graffiti Sprayed on Wales Church
November 5, 2025, United KingdomSt Mary’s Church in Cardigan was targeted in an attack involving graffiti and forced entry, prompting a police investigation.
Parish Grounds and Madonna Grotto Vandalised
November 4, 2025, ItalyA stone grotto was demolished, statues of the Madonna and Padre Pio were desecrated, and church gardens were destroyed in a targeted act of vandalism at the Church of San Francesco in Francofonte.
Pastor Receives Police Warning Over Bible Verse in the United Kingdom
November 4, 2025, United KingdomBishop Mick received a warning from a police officer that the words on the back of his motorhome could get him into trouble if someone filed a complaint
Bronze cross stolen from cemetery in Aire-sur-l’Adour
November 4, 2025, FranceA bronze cross that had stood for over 40 years on a family grave in the town cemetery of Aire-sur-l’Adour (Landes) was stolen on 4 November. The local community has expressed shock and sadness about the targeting of this religious symbol.
Church Vandalized with Obscene Drawings on Side Door
November 2, 2025, ItalyObscene graffiti appeared on the side door of San Rocco Church in Stornara, prompting condemnation from local officials and parishioners.
Church in Loiret vandalised during Halloween
October 31, 2025, FranceA church in Ouzouer-sous-Bellegarde, Loiret, was vandalised during the night of Halloween, when its door was forced open and the interior damaged, in an incident suggesting deliberate intent
Bible Set on Fire During Halloween Night
October 31, 2025, ItalyA lectionary was set on fire and the sanctuary vandalised in a Halloween-night attack on a Catholic church in northern Italy.
Continuous Thefts and Disturbances Force Christuskirche to Lock Doors
October 31, 2025, AustriaThe Old Catholic Christuskirche in Ried im Innkreis has faced repeated disturbances, including displaced crosses and scattered materials, culminating on Halloween night, 31 October 2025, when its cash box was broken open and money stolen. In response, the parish vicar has locked the church on weekdays. "That was no longer a rascal prank", the parish vicar commented.