All cases
Vandalism and Attempted Arson in Hautmont Church
August 27, 2016, FrancePolice opened an investigation after a bystander reported smelling smoke from the church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. Investigators discovered damaged statues, as well as missals, songbooks, and wreaths knocked to the floor. The altar tablecloth was burnt, but the fire did not spread to the rest of the church.
Four Summit Crosses Damaged in the Bavarian Alps
August 27, 2016, GermanyFrom May to August 2016 four wooden summit crosses in the Bad Tölz-Wolfrashausen region were destroyed by unknown perpetrators using an ax.
Nice Deputy Mayor Confirms "Burkini Ban" Also Applies to Nuns' Habits on Beaches
August 26, 2016, FranceRudy Salles defended the ban of the "Burkini" and said that the same ban would apply to Catholic nuns wearing habits on Nice beaches.
Mass Interrupted by Intruder Yelling Insults at Cardinal
August 26, 2016, SpainCardinal Archbishop of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares was offering Mass in Avila dedicated to St. Teresa of Avila when he was interrupted by an individual who entered the church shouting insults at the Cardinal such as “Nazi, thief, Fascist.”
Man Arrested After Threatening to "Kill a Priest" in Ariege
August 25, 2016, FranceA thirty-year-old man was arrested by police after witnesses reported hearing him threaten several times to "kill a priest" and yelling "Allah Akbar." The man claimed it was a joke and was found to have been under the influence of narcotics.
Belgian Police Arrested Teen Pledging to Kill All Christians
August 22, 2016, BelgiumThe 17-year-old boy was filmed declaring in Arabic, “Oh Allah, destroy the odious Christians. Oh Allah kill them all.”
Religious Statues Decapitated
August 19, 2016, LuxembourgA resident of Weilerlach discovered religious statues of Jesus and Joseph decapitated by unknown vandals in a public park. The police are investigating.
Verviers Church Vandalized
August 19, 2016, BelgiumThe last remaining stained glass window in the church of Sainte-Julienne was destroyed on August 19th by stones. A few months earlier the other windows of the church had been similarly damaged, forcing the church to erect protective fences. Costs to restore and repair the damage is estimated to be considerable.
Afghan Christian Attacked by Four Muslim Refugees
August 17, 2016, GermanyAn Afghan refugee (31) who converted from Islam to Christianity was attacked by four Muslim Afghans in Maintal near Frankfurt am Main. They shouted “Allahu Akbar” and said that they were going to kill him.
Catholic Church Vandalized a Week After Board Denied CCTV Permission
August 16, 2016, SwedenAn unknown person threw a rock through the window of the Catholic church in Karlstad a week after the city's administrative board denied permission for the church to install CCTV cameras.