All cases
Attack on Pro-Life Office
November 20, 2013, IrelandTwo hooded men attacked the office of the pro life organisation Life House in Cappel Street in Dublin and threw stones and rocks through the window. Youth Defence volunteers were shocked by this accident. It is suspected that the attackers were members of pro-abortion campaigns. The Life Insitute has called for politicians and abortion agencies and organizations to condemn the escalating pro-abortion violence.
Statue of Our Lady Knocked Over at Open Air Sanctuary in Nitra
November 19, 2013, SlovakiaUnknown perpetrators have knocked over and severely damaged a statue of Our Lady. Police are investigating for the crime of property damage in the amount of about 1500 Euro.
Church in Vienna Vandalised
November 18, 2013, AustriaIn the church Our Lady of the Martyrs in Vienna's 15th district, candle holders were stolen and a cross was vandalised.
Offensive Graffiti on Walls of Catholic College
November 17, 2013, FranceThe outside walls of St. Mary’s College, a private Catholic institution in Lyon, France, were covered with offensive insults. The spray painters are probably members of a left wing "Antifa” group.
Vandalism and Theft in Shrine in Mirano
November 16, 2013, ItalyThe Madonna of a shrine at the intersection of two streets in Mirano was destroyed. On the same day, the statue of St. Anthony was stolen as well.
Death Threat Against Catholic Priest Upon Marriage Referendum Endorsement
November 15, 2013, CroatiaDon Damir Stojić, a Croatian Salesian priest, released a youtube video explaining on the basis of John Paul II's theology of the body why Croatians should support the pro-marriage referendum taking place on December 1st. A youtube user commented with swear words and called on the public to kill Don Damir.
Theft in Church in Rieti
November 14, 2013, ItalyThe monstrance and relic of St Anthony was stolen from the Church of St. Francis in Rieti.
Explosives Thrown at Church Door in Italy
November 14, 2013, ItalyThe newly renovated Church of San Donato (LU) was damaged when a lady threw Molotov cocktails against the door of the church. The village had just raised 40,000 Euro to have the church renovated.
Figurine Shows Madonna Defecating
November 14, 2013, SpainThe Spanish company Caganer developed a caganer figurine (a “crapper”, see below) in the image of the Virgin of Montserrat. The Tarraconense Episcopal Conference expressed their “deep regret” that an image of such a beloved religious symbol should be portrayed in such a way. As well, Fr. Ignasi Fossas, prior of Montserrat, declares that such a representation of the Virgin Mary is in bad taste.
Cross on News Presenter's Neck Forbidden on Offending Islam Claims
November 12, 2013, NorwaySiv Kristin Sællmann, one of the best-known news presenters of the Norwegian television was forbidden to wear a small cross around her neck on air in order not to insult Islam.