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British Christmas Card Producer under fire for deeply offensive products
December 8, 2019, United KingdomA line of Christmas cards produced by British card company 'Love Layla' caused controversy for including messages mocking some of the deeply held beliefs of the Christian faith. The cards included taglines which call into question the Virgin Mary's miraculous conception, and which refer to Jesus as "a bloke that wore socks with sandals." Speaking to the Daily Mirror, James Mildred, for Christian Action Research and Education (CARE) said, "A lot of Christians will be deeply offended by this sort of thing...It highlights a fundamental hypocrisy that Christianity is seen as fair game to mock, disparage and insult."
Vandals in Action in the Cemetery of Salerno
December 8, 2019, ItalyUnidentified vandals looted some tombstones and graves, in the Cemetery of Salerno. They stole flower boxes, frames, and metal writings on the tombs. It was not the first time the cemetery was the target of vandalism, for which the institutions in charge demand more control of the premises.
Handmade Nativity Figures Damaged by Vandals
December 7, 2019, ItalyDuring the night of December 7th (the night before they were to be displayed), unknown vandals damaged the nativity figures in Palau. The town's inhabitants, along with the artist Mario Spano, known as Marieddu, who spent months making them by hand, were dismayed by the act.
Four Munich Churches Vandalized with Anti-Christian messages
December 6, 2019, GermanyPolice suspect leftist activists were responsible for the vandalism of four Munich-area churches that left parishioners outraged and dismayed. Slogans such as "Burn the churches down" and "Neither God nor master - destroy the patriarchy" were painted on the entrances of the churches resulting in thousands of euros in damage.
Report on Theft and Vandalism in Austrian Churches
December 5, 2019, AustriaCrucifixes and a fountain from a chapel in Alpbach. A gilded statue of the Virgin Mary from the parish church in Kufstein. A baroque monstrance from a church in Pfaffstätten, host bowls in Biedermannsdorf -- these are just a few examples of sacred art objects that were stolen from Austrian churches in 2019.
Man Arrested for Setting Fire at Lyon Church
December 5, 2019, FranceA drunk man was arrested by Lyon police for setting fire to a garbage can placed against the door of the Saint-Georges church. The fire caused extensive to the door and smoke damage inside the church.
Our Lady's Temple Destroyed
December 4, 2019, SpainDuring the night, the small temple, the known as Our Lady of Carmen girl in Almeria, has dawned looted and partially destroyed. The carving of Jesus as a child was stolen, the picture was damaged, and the pedestal had breaks.
European Parliament Speaks Out against Christian Persecution in Algeria
December 2, 2019, European Institutions (EU, ECHR, et.al.)The European Parliament adopted a resolution which calls "for an end to violations against the freedom of Christians and other religious minorities to worship."
Pastor Sues After Being Forced out of job and Harassed over Pride Tweet
December 1, 2019, United KingdomA Christian pastor and school caretaker, who received abuse and threats for a June 2019 tweet about LGBTQ Pride has taken legal action against the school which he felt forced to leave. His case was heard on Court on January 2022.
Priest's Car Burned in Calabria Arson Attack
November 30, 2019, ItalyThe car owned by the parish priest of Basilica di Maria SS di Monserrato in Vallelonga was destroyed in an arson attack on December 2nd while it was parked near the church. Press reports described the incident as "intimidation" of the priest and shocking to locals. The priest discovered the fire and contacted the fire brigade and police from the Compagnia Serra San Bruno began an arson investigation.