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Feces Thrown at Frescoes in Rome’s Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica
September 9, 2025, ItalyA 60-year-old woman of Austrian origin was reported for defacing sacred property after throwing feces at frescoes and prayer benches inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. The artworks were protected by plexiglass and remained undamaged.
Statue of Mary Set on Fire During Mass
September 8, 2025, FranceA fire broke out in the oratory of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours in Guingamp during a Monday mass, partially burning a statue of the Virgin and Child. While investigations have not yet confirmed the origin, the local church association stated the act appeared deliberate, citing the absence of any heat source near the statue and the repeated targeting of the church with arson attacks.
Historic Church in Ponte di Piave Targeted by Serial Vandalism and Desecration
September 8, 2025, ItalyRotten meat left at the altar, sacred statues defaced, and a fire narrowly extinguished—months of escalating desecration forced the closure of a historic church in Ponte di Piave, now set to reopen under surveillance. The parish priest spoke of serious desecration and a sustained campaign against the church and its clergy.
Anti‑Clerical Messages Found on Málaga School
September 8, 2025, SpainA Catholic school in Málaga was vandalised with Nazi symbols and anti‑clerical graffiti, with some messages specifically targeteting the pupils and the religious sisters who run the school.
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.