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Nazi swastika graffiti defaces Swansea Church

November 15, 2025, United Kingdom

A Nazi swastika, along with the words “Keep out” and a “Z” symbol linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, was daubed on the walls of Our Lady of Lourdes church in Townhill, Swansea.

Historic Crucifix Defaced With Political Graffiti

November 12, 2025, Germany

A 200-year-old crucifix in a Protestant church in Homberg/Ohm was defaced with anti-Israel slogans and political graffiti.

Windows smashed in stone attack on Schnathorst Village Church

November 12, 2025, Germany

Unknown perpetrators threw stones at three windows on the north side of the Schnathorst village church, causing about €5,000 in damage.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Written on Door of Lourdes Church

November 11, 2025, France

Police opened an investigation after anti-Catholic insults, including “Filthy race of Jesus Christ”, were discovered on the entrance of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lourdes.

Minors Vandalise Church Grounds

November 10, 2025, Italy

The parish of Viatosto was repeatedly targeted by vandals: open taps, glued candles, and a burnt lighter were among the troubling signs discovered by the priest.

Suspected Arson Targets Historic Christian Oratory in Taggia

November 9, 2025, Italy

A fire damaged the entrance of the Oratory of Saints Sebastiano and Fabiano in Taggia. Authorities are investigating suspected arson.

Repeated Vandalism Targets Parish and Priest

November 7, 2025, Italy

Eggs hurled at the parish house and sabotage of the priest’s car marked a renewed wave of anti-Christian hostility in the Treviso community.

Second Vandalism Incident at Melsungen Church in Two Months

November 6, 2025, Germany

Unknown offenders damaged the entrance and several gravestones at the city church in Melsungen, prompting police investigation.

Two Religious Statues Smashed

November 5, 2025, France

Two 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 Kingdom

St Mary’s Church in Cardigan was targeted in an attack involving graffiti and forced entry, prompting a police investigation.