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Bergisch Gladbach Church Closed After Arson and Vandalism

January 27, 2026, Germany

St Laurentius Church in Bergisch Gladbach was closed following repeated acts of vandalism, including arson, damage to pews, and theft of items from the interior.

Vandals Damage Religious Statue Inside Church

January 21, 2026, France

A statue of the Virgin Mary was found to have been deliberately knocked over and damaged on 21 January 2026 inside the Église Saint-Sylve in Toulouse, where the parish priest discovered the overturned figure after the morning Mass.

Missal Set Ablaze in Alessandria Chapel

January 19, 2026, Italy

On the morning of 19 January 2026, an unknown individual set fire to a liturgical missal inside the Chiesa del Monserrato in Alessandria.

Zamora Suffers Another Vandal Attack on Church

January 18, 2026, Spain

On 18 January 2026, vandals defaced the rear façade of the Iglesia de Santiago el Burgo in Zamora with a slogan: “More housing and fewer churches”.

Allershausen Church Targeted in Arson Incident

January 15, 2026, Germany

A deliberate fire was set inside St. Josef church in Allershausen, Bavaria, causing damage to the interior.

Inverted Cross, Scattered Ash and Property Damage in Lutheran Church

January 14, 2026, Germany

Vandals targeted the Lutheran Church in Bad Marienberg, Westerwald, Germany, overturning furniture, scattering ash, and inverting a wooden cross, causing damage to both property and religious symbols.

Church in Metz Vandalised Again

January 12, 2026, France

On 12 January, a church in Metz was vandalised, marking a repeated attack on the Église de la Sainte-Famille.

Granzette Church Desecrated with Human Waste Near Altar

January 11, 2026, Italy

A small church in the Granzette cemetery was vandalised over the weekend, with human waste found near the altar.

Nativity Display Destroyed in Cordovado

January 11, 2026, Italy

Vandals destroyed a nativity scene displayed on the church forecourt in Cordovado, in the province of Pordenone, during the night of 10–11 January 2026, prompting condemnation from local authorities.

Historic Zamora Church Vandalised

January 10, 2026, Spain

Vandals defaced Zamora’s Church of Santa María la Nueva with slogans accusing the church of being "accomplice" of Franco and anarchist graffiti.

Vandals Damage Agropoli Church

January 10, 2026, Italy

A church in Agropoli was vandalised in a late‑evening incident that left sacred furnishings and a religious statue damaged.

Infant Jesus Statue Decapitated in Church Vandalism

January 8, 2026, France

A Nativity scene inside a church in Le Passage, France, was vandalised in early January 2026, with the statue of the infant Jesus decapitated and dismembered and other figures broken.

Suspected Arson Targets Catholic Church in Novi Sad

January 7, 2026, Serbia

A suspected arson attack occurred at a Catholic church in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, on Wednesday night.

Altar and Prayer Books Defaced at Catholic Church in Gersfeld

January 7, 2026, Germany

Vandals targeted the Catholic church of Mariä Himmelfahrt in Gersfeld between 5 and 6 January, defacing prayer and altar books, in an incident possibly linked to vandalism at the evangelical‑lutheran Baroque church the day before.

Vandals Damage Protestant Baroque Church in Gersfeld

January 5, 2026, Germany

On January 5, vandals entered the Lutheran Baroque church in Gersfeld on 5 January and caused deliberate damage to the building.

Utrecht Evangelist Assaulted; Video Circulates Online

January 4, 2026, Netherlands

A street preacher in Utrecht was assaulted during an evangelising activity over the weekend, according to a report.

Suspected Arson at Neunkirchen Church

January 2, 2026, Germany

On the morning of 2 January 2026, a fire broke out at the Protestant Christuskirche in the centre of Neunkirchen, Saarland. Due to the significant amount of smoke caused by the fire, it took the fire brigade several hours to ventilate the building.

Vienna Church Repeatedly Targeted by Graffiti Vandalism

December 30, 2025, Austria

St. Johann Evangelist Church in Vienna was defaced with graffiti on December 30, 2025, including Arabic writing and an Antifa symbol. Police launched an investigation amid political condemnation and reports of repeated targeting of the site.

Nativity Scene Stolen from Brandara Parish Church

December 30, 2025, Portugal

The nativity scene at the Parish Church of Brandara, in Ponte de Lima, was stolen during the night from Monday into Tuesday.

Theft of Jesus Figurine from Nativity Scene in Sopot

December 29, 2025, Poland

Police released surveillance footage after a figurine depicting Jesus was stolen from a public nativity scene in front of the Church of St George in Sopot on the night of 29 December.

Gunfire and Explosive Device Damaged Church Entrance

December 28, 2025, Italy

Unknown individuals fired gunshots and detonated an explosive device at the secondary entrance of the San Filippo Neri church in Palermo’s Zen neighborhood.

Consecrated Hosts Stolen from a Spanish Church

December 28, 2025, Spain

The tabernacle of a church in Valladolid was forced and consecrated Hosts were stolen. This was the second such incident in the diocese this year, and Archbishop Luis Argüello has announced a public act of reparation.

Arson Damages Crypt of Lourdes Parish Church

December 26, 2025, France

Firefighters in Lourdes contained a crypt fire at the Sacré‑Cœur parish church after smoke was seen escaping the building, with investigators reporting debris used as ignition material and clear signs of unauthorised entry.

Arson Attempt Inside German Church on Christmas

December 25, 2025, Germany

Unknown individuals ignited torn pages from prayer books on the church gallery in St. Maria, Haßlach, causing scorch marks and wax damage to the pews below. Thankfully, the fire did not spread, but the church suffered property damage.

Statue of Baby Jesus Smashed on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2025, United Kingdom

On Christmas Eve vandals smashed a statue of the Infant Jesus and relics in the Lady Chapel desecrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Edinburgh. There was blood left in multiple areas of the sanctuary, and the figure was thrown into a bin during a confrontation between two distressed visitors.

Firecrackers Thrown at Church Nativity Scene

December 24, 2025, Italy

A passing vehicle launched firecrackers at the San Carlo parish nativity in Sezze, damaging the Christian display minutes before midnight Mass.

Masked Intruder Disrupted Christmas Vespers in Cologne Cathedral

December 24, 2025, Germany

A masked man in a black cloak, gold mask, and plush ears disrupted the Christmas Vespers and approached the front of Cologne Cathedral before being escorted out by church security.

Parish Reports Repeated Vandalism in Local Churches

December 24, 2025, Italy

On 24 December 2025, the parish priest of the church of the Sacro Cuore publicly reported repeated acts of vandalism, including repeated property damage and anti-Christian graffiti, affecting churches in Sant’Egidio.

Paint Attack On Christian Pregnancy Counseling Centre

December 24, 2025, Germany

The KALEB Family Centre fell victim to politically charged graffiti and paint attacks on Christmas Eve.

Church Nativity Scene Targeted with Theft and Desecration

December 22, 2025, Germany

In Kahla in the Saale-Holzland district, unknown individuals stole and damaged parts of a Christmas nativity scene displayed outside the Catholic church of St Nikolaus in December 2025.

Christ Child Figure Found Hanging by the Neck

December 21, 2025, Poland

On 21 December, a figure of the Christ Child was found hanging by the neck in a nativity scene in the market square of Bolesławiec. Surveillance footage showed hooded individuals entering the scene and tying the doll to a rope in the manner of a gallows.

Vienna Church Defaced with Arabic and Syrian Nationalist Graffiti

December 21, 2025, Austria

A church in Vienna was repeatedly defaced with Arabic slogans and Syrian nationalist clan codes in December 2025, prompting a police investigation.

Swastika and Cigarette Butts Found on Nativity Scenes in Lentate sul Seveso

December 20, 2025, Italy

Children discovered cigarette butts placed on Nativity figurines and a swastika drawn on St. Joseph’s silhouette at parish and municipal displays in Lentate sul Seveso.

Court Hears Case of Glasgow Grandmother Arrested Again For Sign Offering Conversation

December 19, 2025, United Kingdom

75-year-old grandmother and Christian prayer group leader Rose Docherty has been arrested a second time and criminally charged for holding a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want” within 200 metres of an abortion facility in Glasgow.

Windows Smashed at 13th‑Century Church

December 19, 2025, Germany

Unknown perpetrators shattered six windowpanes at the historic St. Johann church, prompting a police investigation and public appeals for information.

Series of Thefts Target Outdoor Nativity Scenes in Solliès‑Ville

December 19, 2025, France

Multiple Nativity displays in Solliès‑Ville were stolen or vandalised, prompting concerns among residents and volunteers who maintain the Christian installations.

Desecration at Les Sables‑d’Olonne Church: Reliquary Broken and Saint’s Skull Stolen

December 18, 2025, France

A break‑in at Notre‑Dame‑de‑l’Assomption resulted in the theft of a revered relic, prompting condemnation from parish and city officials.

UPDATE: Woman criminally charged for silent prayer

December 17, 2025, United Kingdom

British charitable volunteer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has been criminally charged in Birmingham under the UK’s new national abortion “buffer zone” law for silently praying near an abortion facility, with her trial scheduled for 29 January 2026. This is the first known prosecution under the Public Order Act 2023, highlighting tensions between public-order regulations and freedom of conscience.

Polish Student Linked to ISIS Arrested for Planning Attack on Christmas Market

December 16, 2025, Poland

Authorities detained a Polish university student accused of preparing an ISIS‑inspired explosive attack on a Christmas market.

Swastika Carved Into Evangelical Church Facade

December 14, 2025, Germany

Police opened a criminal investigation after unknown perpetrators etched a Nazi symbol into the wall of a church in Lower Saxony.

Blood Found on Altar in Church Desecration

December 13, 2025, Italy

A desecration of the Church of the Angel in Camaiore involved blood traces on the altar, misuse of sacred objects, and prompted both police investigation and a call for reparation by the Archdiocese of Lucca.

Holy Water Font Desecrated with Urine

December 12, 2025, Germany

A holy water font at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Burladingen was deliberately filled with urine in an act of targeted desecration shocking parishioners and clergy. The parish priest called the act "a slap in the face of a believer."

Five Suspects Arrested in Alleged Islamist Plot Against Bavarian Christmas Market

December 12, 2025, Germany

German authorities have detained five men in Bavaria accused of planning a radical Islamist–motivated vehicle attack on a Christmas market. Investigators say the plot was disrupted at an early stage through coordinated action by security services.

Dismissal of Teacher Sparks Debate on Religious Expression in UK Schools

December 9, 2025, United Kingdom

A UK primary school teacher was suspended in March 2024 and later dismissed after telling a Muslim student that “Britain is still a Christian state,” citing the King as head of the Church of England and describing Islam as a minority religion. The teacher, who had also allegedly suggested the student could attend a nearby Islamic school if they preferred a religious setting, faced both police and safeguarding investigations. Although he was initially banned from working with children, he successfully appealed the decision and is now pursuing legal action against.

Prayer Outside Abortion Clinic Protected by Law, Spanish Court Rules

December 9, 2025, Spain

A criminal court in Vitoria, Basque Country, has acquitted 21 pro‑life volunteers accused of harassment for praying peacefully outside an abortion clinic, ruling that they had “done nothing more than exercise their free right of assembly” and behaved in an “exquisitely peaceful manner.” The court found no evidence of intimidating conduct under the penal code’s anti‑harassment provision.

European Commission excludes FAFCE and WYA from Funding

December 8, 2025, International

The European Commission has excluded the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and the World Youth Alliance (WYA) from EU funding after rejecting multiple project applications, citing alleged violations of equality measures and “EU values.” FAFCE’s president describes the decisions as ideological discrimination, arguing that they penalise organisations that support families, children and human dignity while holding pro-life convictions.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Targets the Basilica of Carmine in Florence

December 8, 2025, Italy

In Florence, black spray-painted graffiti stating “The only church that enlightens is the one that burns” and featuring the anarchist circled “A” appeared on the construction coverings of the Carmine Basilica.

Suspected Arson at Bologna Church

December 8, 2025, Italy

Authorities in Bologna investigated a fire at the Santuario in via del Borgo San Pietro, where flames engulfed the hedges surrounding the Catholic Church’s garden, prompting suspicions of arson.

Church Nativity Desecrated and Parishioners Threatened

December 8, 2025, Spain

Police detained a man after he disrupted a Catholic service by removing nativity figures, striking the altar, profaning liturgical garments, shouting in Arabic through the church microphone, and attempting to attack parishioners before being restrained outside.

Baroque Church Statues Vandalised

December 7, 2025, Germany

Stone sculptures at the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche and Hildesheimer Dom were damaged, with facial features deliberately broken.

Church Vandalised with Wax Swastikas

December 5, 2025, Germany

Two wax-smeared swastikas were discovered on the interior wall of a Lutheran church in Seligenstadt.

Priest's Car Set on Fire Weeks after Church Vandalism

December 4, 2025, Italy

An arson attack destroyed the parish priest’s vehicle in Francofonte, following earlier vandalism against the church grounds.

Left-Wing Extremists Attack Church Over Anti-Abortion Stance

December 3, 2025, Germany

Radical activists smashed windows and spray-painted “218 abtreiben” on the Free Evangelical Church Kassel-Ost, citing its support for unborn life as the motive.

Church Nativity Figures Vandalised

December 3, 2025, Spain

Acts of vandalism targeted Christmas decorations at Villar de Olalla, damaging religious symbols and prompting a municipal appeal for information.

Arson Attack at Fonsorbes Church

December 3, 2025, France

Two altar cloths were set on fire inside Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Fonsorbes, Occitania, with straw from the Christmas nativity scene reportedly moved to fuel the flames.

Consecrated Hosts Stolen from Plasencia Hospital Chapel

December 3, 2025, Spain

A theft took place at the Hospital Virgen del Puerto in Plasencia in early December 2025, when several consecrated hosts were reported missing from the chapel’s tabernacle.

Termini Chapel Closed After Reported Altar Desecration

December 2, 2025, Italy

The Chapel at Termini Station in Rome was closed after a man was reported to have urinated on the altar. The closure is deprived the community of access.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Found on Church in Marseille

December 2, 2025, France

Graffiti with hateful anti-Christian slogans, including phrases like “The only church that shines is the one that burns”, was discovered on the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Chartreux, prompting condemnation from city officials, police, and church leaders, and leading to formal complaints and calls for justice.

Cabinet Set on Fire Inside Church

December 2, 2025, Italy

A woman discovered flames and smoke inside the parish church of Sedico. Police are suspecting an arson by vandals who targeted the building.

Palestine Flags Placed on Vienna’s Votive Church Without Approval

November 29, 2025, Austria

Anti-Israel demonstrators scaled the towers of Vienna's Votive Church and placed Palestinian flags on the spire. The Archdiocese condemned the incident, hired a crew to remove the flags, and announced that they may take legal action.

Church Christmas Market Cancelled Due to Threats

November 28, 2025, Germany

The St. Salvatoris Parish in Geesthacht (Schleswig-Holstein) had to cancel the annual Christmas market after receiving a threatening letter. Police are investigating the threats.

Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupted Brussels Christmas Market Opening

November 28, 2025, Belgium

The launch of Brussels’ Winter Wonders Christmas market was interrupted when demonstrators set off smoke bombs, waved Palestinian flags, and unsettled families.

Arson Attack at Laindon Church

November 27, 2025, United Kingdom

Authorities investigated a deliberate fire at a Laindon church previously subjected to repeated racist vandalism.

Two Attempted Arson Attacks at St Giles Church

November 27, 2025, United Kingdom

The Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles was twice targeted by arson when rubbish was set on fire at its entrances—causing damage to the church door and prompting police appeals for information.

Altar Statues Deliberately Damaged

November 26, 2025, Italy

Authorities detained a 55-year-old man in Parabiago after he entered a parish church and toppled statues on the altar.

Amiens Christmas Market Nativity Scene Vandalised

November 26, 2025, France

The nativity scene at the Christmas market in Amiens was vandalised during the night of 25-26 November 2025: several statuettes — including the figure of the infant Jesus — were broken, leading to public indignation and closure of the display.

Desecration of Bodies and Tombs at Catholic Cemetery in Alhos Vedros

November 26, 2025, Portugal

Ten bodies were desecrated after mausoleums were broken into at a Catholic cemetery in Portugal. While cemetery vandalism had occurred before, the parish priest said that this incident was of an unprecedented scale. The local bishop condemned the act as a “sacrilegious gesture”.

Cathedral Prayer Book Desecrated with Insults and Blasphemies

November 25, 2025, Italy

A prayer book near the relics of Blessed Maria Raffaella Cimatti in Alatri was defaced with insults and blasphemies.

Christian Lecturer Cancelled due to Student Protests

November 25, 2025, Germany

A scheduled lecture by the habilitated philosopher Sebastian Ostritsch at Hochschule für Philosophie München was cancelled two days before the event. Student protests and pressure on university management resulted in cancelling the planned discussion of classical proofs for God’s existence.

Street Preacher Plans Court Case Over Repeated Arrests

November 24, 2025, United Kingdom

Shaun O’Sullivan, a UK Christian preacher, arrested 16 times and acquitted each time, now plans to challenge the repeated prosecutions in court as he believes he is being targeted for proclaiming the gospel.

Chapel Vandalized with Racist Graffiti and Symbols

November 22, 2025, Italy

Masked vandals defaced the Santa Lucia chapel in Pianella with racist and vulgar graffiti, prompting police investigation and municipal condemnation.

Vallecas Attacker Who Stabbed Three Said His Mission Was to Kill Christians

November 22, 2025, Spain

An 18-year-old in Vallecas stabbed three people and reportedly told his mother his mission was to kill Christians, leading authorities to investigate possible terrorism.

Spanish Bishop Faces Investigation Over Remarks on Homosexuality

November 20, 2025, Spain

Madrid’s Provincial Prosecutor’s Office has launched a preliminary investigation into José Ignacio Munilla, Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante, following remarks he made criticising a proposed ban on so-called “conversion therapy.” The bishop warned that the draft legislation could jeopardise the freedom of pastoral care offered to individuals with homosexual inclinations, in line with Catholic teaching. His statements, made during a Radio María broadcast, were reported as “hate speech” by a local NGO. Bishop Munilla has firmly rejected the accusation, stating that he merely criticised a government proposal and denounced the investigation as an attempt to intimidate the Church.

Tabernacle Stolen and Statue of Mary Damaged

November 19, 2025, Spain

Thieves broke into the Los Urrutias church in Cartagena, stole the tabernacle, and damaged the statue of the Virgin del Carmen, which they left in the streets.

Cross of Morkaiku in Elgoibar Torn Down

November 18, 2025, Spain

On the night of 18 November 2025, unknown individuals demolished the Cross of Morkaiku in Elgoibar, Gipuzkoa—an act now under police investigation. The cross, originally erected during Spain’s Franco regime, had sparked ongoing local tensions over the presence of religious symbols linked to the dictatorship, despite its historical recontextualisation.

Sacristan Assaulted Outside Paris’s Église de la Madeleine

November 18, 2025, France

A parish employee was violently attacked after enforcing security rules near the historic church.

Bomb Threat Targets Catholic Church During Family Service

November 16, 2025, Germany

Police sealed off the Church of the Assumption of Mary in Aichach after a bomb threat disrupted a mass attended by hundreds.

Vandals Desecrate a Church Crucifix and Welcome Sign

November 16, 2025, Italy

A church in Moscufo was targeted by vandals who broke a welcoming sign and attached a condom to a crucifix. Municipal administrators condemned the act.

Protesters Occupy Catholic Church

November 15, 2025, Germany

Around 50 pro-abortion protesters entered St. Mary’s Church in Flensburg, displaying banners and refusing to leave until police intervened. The archdiocese of Hamburg underlined that the church is a "holy place for Catholics" and should not "be abused for political rallies and disrespect".

Neo-Fascist Graffiti on Church Condemned as “National and Religious Blasphemy”

November 15, 2025, United Kingdom

Swastika and Russian “Z” symbols were graffitied on Our Lady of Lourdes church in Swansea, prompting police investigation and condemnation from civic and religious leaders.

Historic Crucifix Defaced With Political Graffiti

November 12, 2025, Germany

A 200-year-old crucifix in a Protestant church in Homberg/Ohm was defaced with anti-Israel slogans and political graffiti.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Written on Door of Lourdes Church

November 11, 2025, France

Police opened an investigation after anti-Catholic insults, including “Filthy race of Jesus Christ”, were discovered on the entrance of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lourdes.

Minors Vandalise Church Grounds

November 10, 2025, Italy

The parish of Viatosto was repeatedly targeted by vandals: open taps, glued candles, and a burnt lighter were among the troubling signs discovered by the priest.

Suspected Arson Targets Historic Christian Oratory in Taggia

November 9, 2025, Italy

A fire damaged the entrance of the Oratory of Saints Sebastiano and Fabiano in Taggia. Authorities are investigating suspected arson.

Repeated Vandalism Targets Parish and Priest

November 7, 2025, Italy

Eggs hurled at the parish house and sabotage of the priest’s car marked a renewed wave of anti-Christian hostility in the Treviso community.

Second Vandalism Incident at Melsungen Church in Two Months

November 6, 2025, Germany

Unknown offenders damaged the entrance and several gravestones at the city church in Melsungen, prompting police investigation.

Two Religious Statues Smashed

November 5, 2025, France

Two religious statues were deliberately broken inside the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Montcenis, in what authorities are treating as an act of anti-Christian vandalism.

Offensive Graffiti Sprayed on Wales Church

November 5, 2025, United Kingdom

St Mary’s Church in Cardigan was targeted in an attack involving graffiti and forced entry, prompting a police investigation.

Parish Grounds and Madonna Grotto Vandalised

November 4, 2025, Italy

A stone grotto was demolished, statues of the Madonna and Padre Pio were desecrated, and church gardens were destroyed in a targeted act of vandalism at the Church of San Francesco in Francofonte.

Pastor Receives Police Warning Over Bible Verse in the United Kingdom

November 4, 2025, United Kingdom

Bishop Mick received a warning from a police officer that the words on the back of his motorhome could get him into trouble if someone filed a complaint

Church in Loiret vandalised during Halloween

October 31, 2025, France

A church in Ouzouer-sous-Bellegarde, Loiret, was vandalised during the night of Halloween, when its door was forced open and the interior damaged, in an incident suggesting deliberate intent

Bible Set on Fire During Halloween Night

October 31, 2025, Italy

A lectionary was set on fire and the sanctuary vandalised in a Halloween-night attack on a Catholic church in northern Italy.

Päivi Räsänen Faces Supreme Court in "Bible Tweet" Case

October 30, 2025, Finland

In October 2025, the Finnish Supreme Court heard the case of Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, who is facing prosecution for alleged “hate speech” after tweeting a Bible verse and questioning how the Lutheran Church could reconcile its support for Helsinki Pride with biblical teaching. Despite two unanimous acquittals, the state prosecutor has pursued a further appeal, extending the case into its seventh year and seeking financial penalties and the removal of her published statements.

Syrian Christian Threatened and Injured in Dutch Reception Center

October 29, 2025, Netherlands

In October 2025, a Syrian Christian asylum seeker was reportedly threatened, injured, and intimidated by Muslim residents at the asylum seekers’ centre (AZC) in Goes, Netherlands. The incident seems to be part of a broader rise in anti-Christian hostility reported in Dutch asylum facilities.

French Church Desecrated with Excrement

October 26, 2025, France

Police launched an investigation after excrement and soiled clothing were discovered inside a church in Châtellerault, part of a broader pattern affecting local Christian sites.

Man Assaulted Nun and Kicked Church Door

October 26, 2025, France

A man entered the Saint-Pierre Abbey in Moissac, assaulted a nun, threatened a witness, and kicked the church door. A man who published a video of the incident reported receiving threats.

Vandalism Prompts Temporary Closure of Church

October 22, 2025, Germany

Repeated acts of vandalism at Heilig Kreuz Church in Hildesheim led to its closure outside of service hours.

Anti-Christian Graffiti Defaces Church in Catarroja

October 22, 2025, Spain

On 22 October 2025 graffiti reading “ni papa ni ostias” was found painted on the exterior of the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Catarroja

Church Façade Defaced with Swastikas and Insults

October 20, 2025, Italy

Swastikas and homophobic slurs were spray-painted on the walls of the San Grato church in Cerrione, prompting a police investigation. Local officials spoke of a deeply troubling act of intolerance.

Marian Shrine Desecrated by Satanic Vandalism

October 19, 2025, Poland

A roadside chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary was desecrated with satanic graffiti and swastikas in Wólka Wybraniecka. The statue was also destroyed.