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Inverted Pentagram Sprayed on Dornbach Parish Church Wall in Vienna
September 26, 2025, AustriaA satanic symbol was deliberately painted on the exterior of Dornbach Parish Church, prompting concerns over targeted anti-Christian provocation.
Vandalism at Burneside’s St Oswald’s Church
September 26, 2025, United KingdomVandalism at St Oswald’s Church in Burneside, Kendal left facilities damaged, hymn books scattered, and a lychgate broken.
Bavarian Court Upholds Right to Peaceful Prayer in Public
September 23, 2025, GermanyIn a landmark decision, the Bavarian Higher Administrative Court has ruled that there is no general 100-metre exclusion zone (“Bannmeile”) around medical practices that could prohibit peaceful prayer or assembly. The court rejected a ban of the city of Regensburg against a prayer gathering of a Christian group near an abortion facility, arguing that there was no evidence whatsoever that the group’s behaviour had caused any form of harassment or intimidation.
RTVE Issues Apology After Describing Evangelicals as “Dangerous”
September 22, 2025, SpainSpain’s public broadcaster RTVE issued a formal apology after a television segment described the growth of Evangelical churches in the country as “dangerous,” attracting significant criticism. The broadcaster acknowledged errors in its coverage and sought to address complaints from religious organisations and viewers.
Faces of Religious Statues Defaced Again in Prayer Garden
September 20, 2025, AustriaStatues of Jesus and Mary were desecrated with black paint and graffiti in a repeat act of vandalism at Vienna’s prayer garden, prompting condemnation from local officials.
Christian Schools in Slovakia at Risk after School Funding Reform
September 19, 2025, SlovakiaThe Slovak government has introduced a proposal to reform state subsidies for private and church schools. Under the new policy, full funding would be limited to schools that meet specific public-service criteria, including enrolling at least 70% of students from local school districts, refraining from charging tuition, and signing contracts as public education providers. Christian leaders and private school associations have raised concerns that the reform could undermine parental rights and threaten the sustainability of faith-based education.
Sculpture of Jesus Vandalised in Les Arcs-sur-Argens Church
September 18, 2025, FranceA plaster statue of Jesus was damaged in a church in Les Arcs-sur-Argens, France, following a failed robbery, raising concerns about repeated attacks on religious property. The parish priest denounced the repeated targeting of the church and condemned the act of desecration.
Deliberate Damage to Religious Statue
September 18, 2025, SpainThe statue of San Nicolás, a historic patron figure, was found vandalized, sparking concern in the local community in Algorta’s Puerto Viejo. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Vienna Church Restricts Access Following Series of Anti-Christian Vandalism Incidents
September 17, 2025, AustriaRepeated acts of vandalism—including the destruction of religious items and the creation of an improvised altar—have forced a Catholic church in Vienna to close most of its interior to the public.
Church in Hasnon Targeted in Break-In Involving Profanation and Theft of Sacred Vessels
September 17, 2025, FranceSaint‑Marcelin‑et‑Saint‑Pierre Church was broken into; the sacristy door and tabernacles were forced and several liturgical objects, including ciboria, calices and patens, were stolen. The incident has been described as profanation by church authorities.