All cases

Jesuit Church in Straubing Vandalised

October 10, 2025, Germany

Unknown individuals forcibly entered the Jesuit Church in Straubing, Germany, overturned pews and damaged interior grilles.

Church in Bromyard Cuts Hours After Vandalism and Disorder

October 10, 2025, United Kingdom

Incidents of vandalism and disruptive behavior forced St Peter’s Church in Bromyard to close early.

Arson Attack on Evangelical Church in Frenkendorf

October 9, 2025, Switzerland

A 36-year-old Swiss man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to the Evangelical Reformed Church of St. Margaretha in Frenkendorf, Switzerland, damaging pews and interior structures.

Death Threats Directed at Parish Priest

October 7, 2025, Italy

A statue of the Madonna of Medjugorje was stolen from the Church of San Tommaso in Ponte di Piave, following months of vandalism and death threats targeting the parish priest.

Church in Aldingen Defiled After Failed Burglary Attempt

October 5, 2025, Germany

After breaking into a Protestant church in Aldingen, Germany, unknown individuals urinated in the sanctuary and caused property damage when no valuables were found.

Armenian Evangelical Church Mural in Marseille Vandalized with Political Message

October 5, 2025, France

A decades-old Christian mural visible from the Marseille motorway was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, when the words "Christ" were replaced by "Gaza" prompting public outcry over anti-Christian expression.

Viennese Church Evacuated During Mass after Bomb Scare

October 4, 2025, Austria

Two fake explosive devices triggered the evacuation of Vienna’s Karlskirche during a Catholic mass being held before the annual March for Life, raising concerns of targeted intimidation.

Statue of Jesus Vandalised

October 3, 2025, Netherlands

A man entered Majella Church in Utrecht and deliberately knocked over a statue of Jesus, breaking its arm. A local monk confirmed that the incident was not an isolated attack but rather part of a broader pattern targeting the church.

John Paul II Monument Defaced in Rome

October 3, 2025, Italy

A statue of Pope John Paul II near Rome’s Termini station was vandalised with offensive inscriptions and radical political symbols and slogans following a pro-Palestinian demonstration, prompting condemnation from Polish and Italian officials.

Extremist Video on Church Vandalism Incites to Violence Against Christians

October 3, 2025, Austria

A video circulated online promoted deliberate vandalism against Christian sites in Vienna and incited violence against an upcoming Christian pro-life march.