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Religious statue damaged
April 8, 2025, GermanyIn Salzgitter-Bad, unknown vandals caused damage to a local church. A statue of Mary, part of a group of holy figures, was removed and the wall damaged.
Swastika Carved into Church Door
April 8, 2025, GermanyIn Coburg, unknown perpetrators carved a swastika into the copper front door of the Protestant Church of St John. The church's showcase was also damaged. Police are investigating the case as criminal damage and the use of unconstitutional symbols and have appealed for witnesses.
Swastika Carved into Church Door in Coburg
April 8, 2025, GermanyA church in Coburg was vandalised with two swastikas and the neo-Nazi code "88" carved into its entrance door.
500-year-old altar damaged
April 7, 2025, GermanyOn 7 April, a vandal broke into the historic Abbey Church in Öhringen and seriously damaged the church's 500-year-old wooden high altar. The unknown offender broke off and destroyed the sword from a figure of the Apostle Paul and stole a valuable altar cloth.
Mass Disrupted by Pro-Palestinian Activist in Toulouse Basilica
April 6, 2025, FranceA Mass in Toulouse was disrupted when an individual entered the sanctuary area and delivered a pro-Palestinian political message during the service. The incident interrupted the religious celebration. According to a report, he was filmed by "supporters" who entered the church as well.
Church defaced with anti-Israeli graffiti
April 6, 2025, GermanyUnknown persons had written anti-Israeli graffiti on a window in the entrance area of a church in Neukölln, Berlin. Further investigation was taken over by the State Security Police.
Fire in church: Police suspect arson
April 6, 2025, GermanyUnknown persons have apparently attempted to set fire to the grounds of a church on Harffer Strasse in Neuss-Erfttal. According to initial findings, a wooden flowerpot was set alight inside the church building.
Anti-Religious Graffiti Appears on Church Wall in Göttingen
April 5, 2025, GermanyAnti-religious graffiti was sprayed on a church in Göttingen, targeting the building with an ideological message about religion.
Man Harasses Worshippers in Church in Eboli and Attacks Officers
April 5, 2025, ItalyA man entered a church in Eboli and harassed the faithful during evening prayers by aggressively demanding money. The police had to intervene.
Church Windows Broken in Vandalism in Thorembais-les-Béguines
April 5, 2025, BelgiumA church in Thorembais-les-Béguines was vandalised, with several stained-glass windows deliberately broken. The incident affected the structure of the church and prompted a police investigation.