All cases

Figure of Jesus broken into pieces: Cross in Tarnow Vandalised

November 7, 2024, Poland

On the night of November 7, vandals broke a statue of Christ on the missionary cross in front of the church in Tarnow-Klikowa, into small pieces. Also, the statue's head was stolen. The parish priest and the faithful are convinced that it was a deliberate act of desecration.

Nun physically attacked in church

November 4, 2024, Italy

A nun was brutally attacked near Largo di Torre Argentina in Rome on 4 November. The nun was violently punched and slapped in the face after trying to push away the attacker, who had approached the tabernacle in a suspicious manner.

Objects and prayer cards set on fire in church

November 4, 2024, Germany

Unknown persons have set fire to and damaged objects and prayer cards in a church in Kaufbeuren.

Fire set to Mannheim Church

November 3, 2024, Germany

On 3 November, an unknown person set fire to objects inside the Twelve Apostles Church in Mannheim, spreading to the carpet and a wooden table. The fire was extinguished before it spread further into the church building.

Tabernacle forced, hosts stolen

November 2, 2024, France

On the night of 2 November, the church of Saint Ame in Herlies was desecrated. The tabernacle was forced open and hosts were stolen. A mass of reparation was held.

Fire set at the church doors

November 1, 2024, Italy

On the night of October 31, a fire damaged the entrance door of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Quartu.

Desecration of Consecrated Hosts in Boffalora sopra Ticino

November 1, 2024, Italy

Authorities have opened an investigation after a group of young adults desecrated consecrated hosts in a Boffalora sopra Ticino church

Fire started inside Steinfeld church

November 1, 2024, Germany

Police are looking for a perpetrator after a fire was started in the in St. Leodegar church in Steinfeld. A young man dressed in black had set a flag on fire. Fortunately, the fire did not spread. The damage is estimated around 200€.

"Disturbing vandalism: Joyrider rammed into church gate

November 1, 2024, Ireland

A person driving a car rammed into the gate leading to St Patrick's Catholic Church in Ahane, causing extensive damage to the gate.

Third arson attack in a month

October 31, 2024, Netherlands

The Multicultural Christian Church of Amsterdam Zuidoost was hit by an explosion, the third attack in a month. At around 1.50am, a person smashed a window of the church and threw powerful fireworks inside, causing an explosion that severely damaged the ceiling and other parts of the building.