All cases
Public Iron Cross Torn Down
September 7, 2025, FranceA Christian cross located in Nice was forcibly removed and discarded during the night of September 6–7. The mayor condemned the act as an "unacceptable desecration."
Vandalism at Melsungen Church
September 6, 2025, GermanyUnidentified individuals damaged a baptismal candle and donation box inside the Melsungen city church, prompting police investigations. The church parish filed a criminal complaint due to multiple similar incidents occurring in the area.
Church Door Set on Fire in Arson Attack
September 5, 2025, GermanyA historic church in Wismar was targeted in a late-night arson attack, leaving its entrance severely damaged and prompting a police investigation.
Catholic Hermitage Vandalised
September 5, 2025, SpainThe hermitage of Santa Isabel in Canet lo Roig was subjected to an act of vandalism, during which its entrance was forcibly damaged, and a statue of St. Isabel was broken. The Mayor condemned the act, underlining the impact on the local community.
Three Religious Statues Damaged in Vandalism Attack
September 3, 2025, ItalyTwo separate waves of vandalism occured on the same day at San Rocco Church in Lodi. Three statues were damaged and a crucifix was thrown down but did not sustain any damage. The act followed similar attacks a few months ago and forces the parish to consider taking further security measures.
Vandalism at St. John’s Church in Backnang
September 3, 2025, GermanyOn 3 September 2025, an unknown individual attempted to break into donation boxes at a church in Backnang and then deliberately caused severe damage to the holy water basin and a religious statue inside the building. The incident involved both attempted theft and targeted vandalism, resulting in material damage.
Two Church Vandalisms in One Week
September 2, 2025, GermanyTwo consecutive incidents of vandalism at occurred at St. Benedikt Church in Herbern, Germany. Cushion were scorched and hymnals flung into the chandelier.
Anti-Christian Graffiti Found Outside Vienna Church
September 1, 2025, AustriaSmearings labeled with a derogatory term appeared on church property in Vienna.
Climate Activists Deface the Sagrada Familia
August 31, 2025, SpainEnvironmental activists defaced Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família with red powder, marking the seventh reported attack on Catholic churches in Spain this August.
Dordogne Village Church Forced to Close After Vandalism and Theft
August 31, 2025, FranceThe Church of Saint-Martin was forced to close for one day after acts of theft and vandalism. The doors were forced open, the donation trunk was broken into, furniture was damaged, candles were deliberately scattered and burned on the floor, leaving marks and creating a potential fire hazard, and graffiti was found inside the church.