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Church in Ostia Covered in Satanic Graffiti
June 5, 2013, ItalyDuring the night the Church of St. Nicholas of Bari in Ostia was covered with satanic graffiti saying, "our dreams are your monsters", "all human beings are dogs","666", as well as inverted crosses and various satanic references.
Doctors are Denied the Right to Conscientious Objection
June 4, 2013, NorwayMedical doctors in Norway must be willing to refer their patients to abortion clinics even if this is against their conscience.
Attempted Burglary and Vandalism at Church in Frohngau
June 4, 2013, GermanyBurglars broke the door to the sacristy of the church in Frohngau, Germany and rummaged through drawers and cabinets. They also broke open the door leading into the church. Nothing was stolen but there was property damage amounting to about 400 euros.
Minister Calls Contribution of Church “Inacceptable and Dispensable” in Public Debate
June 4, 2013, AustriaIn the public debate on stepchild adoption for homosexual couples, Mrs. Gabriele Heinisch-Hosek, minister for women’s affairs, calls the contribution of the Catholic Church “inacceptable and dispensable”. In German: “Die Wortmeldungen aus Kirchenkreisen sind in diesem Zusammenhang inakzeptabel und entbehrlich."
Threats and Damage at a Church Building in Slavonski Brod
June 4, 2013, CroatiaIn the territory of the Holy Spirit Parish in Slavonski Brod is a building for liturgical use dedicated to the Blessed Mother Teresa upon which material damage was inflicted. In front of the building on a stone the size of an egg, the message “I’m going to kill you” was written in various forms. Previously no one had threatened the priest and vicar. The incident was recorded by the police and an investigation and report were made.
Monastery Raided by Masked Gunmen
June 3, 2013, AustriaThe Salvatorian monastery of Hörbranz in the Austrian federal state of Vorarlberg was raided by masked gunmen. A monk was threatened at gunpoint. The two men, allegedly in their 30’s, escaped with several thousands of Euros.
On-going Vandalism, Burglary and Spray Painted Insults in Thomasberg
June 2, 2013, GermanyEarly in June vandals entered St. Joseph’s church in Thomasberg, Germany, stole the altar cross and some money and then broke candles for the offertory and damaged the icon of Mary. Several days later it was discovered that the organ had been damaged and candles burned. In mid-June the offertory candles were found to have all been burned down and matches were distributed throughout the church. At the end of June the Church door and showcase were painted with the words: "Kirche ist scheiße, Türken auch - wir wollen euch das Geld klauen.” - “Church is shit, Turks also - we want to steal your money."
Graffiti on Façade and Square of the Basilica Saint-Sernin in Toulouse
June 2, 2013, FranceOn the feast of Corpus Christi, the façade and the square of the basilica Saint-Sernin in Toulouse were spray painted with anti- Catholic graffiti saying “Death to Catholics”.
Saint Louis Church in La Roche Sur Yon Spray-painted with Anti-Christian Slogans
June 1, 2013, FranceA wall of Saint Louis Church was spray-painted with blasphemous graffiti saying “Jésus la Tepue” (Jesus the slut). There was also graffiti found on the pedestal of the statue of the Virgin Mary, reading: “666 Satan reviendra. (Satan will return).
Conscientious Objection Undermined in Ireland's Proposed Abortion Law
June 1, 2013, IrelandThe Irish Cabinet has reached a consensus on the draft of the "Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013". The law prohibits objections on the basis of one’s conscience: “no institution, organisation or third party shall refuse to provide a lawful termination of pregnancy to a woman on grounds of conscientious objection”. Apart from this clause, the law that will regulate abortion in Ireland is rather restrictive compared to the legislation concerning abortion of other European countries.