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Consecrated Hosts Stolen from Rome Hospital Chapel
June 16, 2026, ItalyA tabernacle containing consecrated Hosts was stolen from the chapel of Aurelia Hospital in Rome, in what the Diocese of Rome described as a sacrilegious act against the Eucharist. The thieves also took offerings from the chapel, prompting the Diocese to announce a Mass of reparation.
Christ Figures Stolen from Roadside Crosses in Wrocław
June 16, 2026, PolandPolice are investigating the theft of at least two Christ figures from roadside crosses in Wrocław.
Attempted arson inside the Church of San Fereolo in Lodi
June 16, 2026, ItalyThe church of Saints Bassiano and Fereolo in Lodi fell victim to attempted arson. This occurrence follows a pattern of similar acts of vandalism and arson in Lodi over the past year.
Cowdenbeath Baptist Church Hit for the Eighth Time, Suffers Extensive Damage
June 15, 2026, United KingdomOn 14 June 2026, Cowdenbeath Baptist Church was again targeted by vandals, who smashed windows, damaged the church's toilet facilities, and threw projectiles through the building. Church members described the repeated attacks as "soul destroying" and said the church had been vandalised up to eight times.
Church in Hanau Targeted Again with Airsoft or Slingshot Projectiles
June 15, 2026, GermanySeveral windows of the Holy Spirit Church in Hanau were damaged in a second attack within a month, with police suspecting the use of an airsoft gun or slingshot.
Josefikapelle Defaced with Political and Sexist Graffiti in Nabburg
June 14, 2026, GermanyDuring the week preceding 12 June 2026, unknown perpetrators vandalised the Josefikapelle by spray-painting sexist and politically motivated graffiti on its exterior wall. Police opened an investigation and appealed for witnesses.
Attempted arson at Baptist Church in Tallinn
June 13, 2026, EstoniaPolice have apprehended three men suspected of attempted arson at a Baptist Church building in Tallinn. Whilst exact motivations remain unknown, the police are investigation whether the incident was motivated by religious reasons.
Christian coat of arms at former convent burned in an act of vandalism
June 13, 2026, SpainOn 13 June 2026, the coat of arms of the Cofradía del Santísimo Cristo de la Esperanza y el Trabajo y Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia was found burned on the iron gate of the former Convent of Las Claras in Alcalá de Henares. The damage was limited to the coat of arms, yet the incident prompted a police complaint and caused unease among members of the Confraternity and local residents.
Church tagged with anti-Christian graffiti
June 12, 2026, PolandOn 12 June 2026, a vulgar inscription offensive to the Church was discovered painted in red on the façade of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Police opened an investigation to identify the perpetrator.
Evangelical Bookshop Defaced with Anti-Israel Graffiti
June 12, 2026, NetherlandsIn early June 2026, the evangelical book and gift shop Het Olijfblad in Den Burg was defaced with anti-Israel slogans and symbols. Police opened an investigation into the incident.