All cases
Religious statue beheaded in Cathedral
August 31, 2025, GermanyIn the Trier Cathedral, a renaissance apostle statue was beheaded and its head stolen. The incident prompting an investigation and concern over preservation of religious heritage.
Rocks Thrown at Bridgwater Baptist Church During Service
August 31, 2025, United KingdomDuring Sunday Worship at the Bridgwater Baptist Church, rocks thrown through church window. One person got hit by the falling glass and the congregation reported feeling unsafe.
Church in Germany Vandalised Twice in 24 Hours.
August 30, 2025, GermanyUnidentified vandals flooded the basement and defaced the entrance of Martini Church in Siegen on two consecutive nights, prompting a police investigation.
22 Consecrated Host Thefts and Church Desecrations in Landes
August 28, 2025, FranceBetween May and August 2025, over twenty churches in the Landes region were desecrated by the theft of consecrated Hosts and sacred vessels, prompting a formal investigation by the Dax prosecutor’s office. The deliberate and selective targeting of the Eucharist constitutes a serious act of desecration in the Catholic context and indicates elements beyond financial motivation.
Statue of Mary and Jesus Desecrated by Nazi Symbols
August 28, 2025, FranceA statue of the Virgin and Child was desecrated with swastikas and Hitler-like features—sparking outrage and calls for accountability in a community shaken by the attack.
Statue of Mary Burned inside Bobbio Church
August 28, 2025, ItalyA statue of the Mary was deliberately damaged with fire in the church of Santa Maria di Bobbio, prompting outrage and concern over escalating acts of sacrilege in the region.
Second Arson at Peine Church Within Two Months
August 27, 2025, GermanyA fire was deliberately set near the side entrance of the Church of the Holy Angels in Peine, marking the second such arson attack in two months and also following a cemetery desecration, prompting a state security investigation.
Consecrated Hosts Stolen from Church in Taurianova in Second Theft Within Days
August 26, 2025, ItalyOn 26 August 2025, unknown perpetrators targeted a church in Taurianova, where the tabernacle was desecrated and consecrated hosts were stolen. The deliberate targeting of the Eucharist constitutes a serious act of desecration in the Catholic context and occurred amid a second theft affecting the same parish within days.
Tabernacle Forced and Consecrated Host Stolen from Church in Bidache
August 26, 2025, FranceOn 26 August 2025, unknown perpetrators forced open the tabernacle of a church in Bidache and stole a ciborium and a lunule containing a large consecrated host. The theft of the Eucharist constitutes a serious act of desecration in the Catholic context.
Excrements Smeared on Church Wall
August 24, 2025, ItalyThe historic Sant’Antonio al Seggio church in Aversa was vandalised with human excrement near its entrance, prompting public outrage and calls for stronger protection of churches.