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Man sets fire to door of Milan church

February 2, 2025, Italy

On the morning of 2 February, a man set fire to the door of the church of San Martino in Greco in Milan. A passer-by quickly noticed the fire and called the authorities, who quickly put out the threat. Police are now searching for the suspect.

Religious Statue Targeted in Theft

February 2, 2025, Germany

A sacred sceptre was forcibly removed from a Marian statue inside a church in Gronau, directly targeting a religious figure. While the object is of limited material value, it holds religious significance for the church community.

UK imposes VAT on private education: Christian schools forced to close

February 1, 2025, United Kingdom

A UK policy change imposing VAT on private school fees came into force in January 2025, forcing schools to pay 20% of tuition fees to the Treasury. Many Christian schools, already operating on tight budgets, face closure or fee increases, reducing parental choice in education. Critics argue that the reform unlawfully discriminates against faith-based education and violates international rights protections.

Decapitated statue of Mary

January 30, 2025, Germany

Unknown perpetrators have damaged a statue of the Madonna in a chapel in Wasserburg am Inn in Upper Bavaria.

Christian Prayer App "Hallow" Threatened by EU Regulations

January 30, 2025, European Institutions (EU, ECHR, et.al.)

The Christian prayer app "Hallow", which reached number one on Apple's App Store in 2024, is now struggling to operate in the EU. CEO Alex Jones has expressed concern that strict regulations are effectively shutting down religious apps, raising concerns about digital religious freedom.

Two arson attacks on church in Jerez

January 26, 2025, Spain

On the night of 25 January, an attempt to set fire to one of the entrances to the church of San Miguel in Jerez was quickly smothered by the local population. However, just a few hours later, on the morning of 26 January, another fire was set at another door, this time requiring the intervention of the fire brigade. The police are now investigating both incidents.

Angel statue and donations stolen from St Mary Magdalene Church

January 26, 2025, Poland

An angel figure was stolen from a nativity scene inside a church in Rabka-Zdrój, along with donations collected from parishioners. The incident affected a religious installation of significance to the local church community.

Religious Icon Stolen from Behind Altar

January 26, 2025, Germany

An icon was stolen from behind the altar of a church in Waiblingen, affecting an object of devotional significance within the church.

Fire Set at Entrance of Church in Koblenz

January 26, 2025, Germany

An unknown man set a small fire at the entrance to the Herz-Jesu Church in Koblenz. Fortunately, the small fire was quickly extinguished and no damage was reported.

Polish Petition Aims to Ban Minors From Receiving Confession

January 24, 2025, Poland

In October 2024, actor and activist Rafał Betlejewski launched a petition to ban children and teenagers under 18 from receiving the sacrament of confession. After gathering just over 13,000 signatures, the proposal is now being debated in the lower house of the Polish parliament.