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German Christian YouTubers Under Investigation Over Video on Islamist-Related Antisemitism
April 8, 2026, GermanyTwo Christian YouTubers in Hamburg are under investigation following the publication of a video criticising Islamist-related antisemitism in the context of Hamas’ 7 October attack on Israel. The case concerns a video titled “Islam is no peace”, in which the YouTubers commented on anti-Semitic slogans during pro-Palestinian demonstrations and stated that “Anti-Semitism is officially allowed again in Germany”. The investigation has raised concerns about the application of Germany’s blasphemy laws and possible unequal treatment in cases involving criticism of religion.
Act of Vandalism and Theft at Eppelborn Church
April 7, 2026, GermanyOn 7 April 2026, St. Sebastian Parish Church in Eppelborn was targeted in an act of vandalism and theft involving religious objects, including parts of a reliquary cross and altar decorations. An attempted theft from a donation box was also reported.
Mutilated Christ Statue Found in Soria Cemetery in Suspected Ritual Case
April 7, 2026, SpainA mutilated statue of Christ was discovered on a grave in the cemetery of Soria, with missing limbs and red-painted hair. The discovery has raised suspicions of a possible ritual-related act.
Man arrested after axe attack allegedly stated “All Christians must die”
April 7, 2026, SpainA man of Maghrebi origin was arrested in Montefrío, Granada, after attacking several neighbours with an axe. During the subsequent arrest, he allegedly stated “All Christians must die” and “I have felt the call of Allah”. The Civil Guard has stepped up its presence in the town to prevent further disturbances as investigations whether the attack was religiously motivated are ongoing. The victims suffered head and hand injuries.
Consecrated Hosts Stolen and Scattered in Church of Sant’Anna in Palizzi
April 6, 2026, ItalyConsecrated hosts were removed from the tabernacle and scattered inside the Church of Sant’Anna in Palizzi on April 6. The parish priest reported the incident to authorities, and a Mass of reparation was announced.
Chapel Destroyed by Fire in Vechta: Police Suspect Arson
April 6, 2026, GermanyA small chapel in the Telbrake district of Vechta was destroyed by fire on Easter Monday. Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of arson.
Man enters church in Arpajon shouting “Allah akbar” and shoves worshipper
April 4, 2026, FranceA man entered Saint-Clément Church in Arpajon, France, during Easter weekend, shouting “Allah akbar” before knocking over objects and physically pushing a worshipper. The incident involved disruption of worship and physical aggression inside a place of worship. The suspect was arrested by police at the scene.
Man Interrupts Easter Vigil Mass Shouting Blasphemies at Sanctuary in Rome
April 4, 2026, ItalyOn 4 April 2026, an individual entered a church in Rome during the Easter Vigil Mass and shouted a blasphemous statement before fleeing. The disruption occurred during one of the most significant celebrations in the Christian calendar and caused distress among worshippers.
Easter Desecration Sainte-Anne-d’Auray Church Claimed by Antifa Collective
April 4, 2026, FranceDuring the night of 4–5 April 2026, the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-d’Auray in Brittany was targeted with posters and hostile slogans in an action claimed by the Gwened Antifa Crew. The incident was carried out during Easter celebrations.
Explosion Targets Nijkerk Christian Pro-Israel Center Ahead of Easter
April 3, 2026, NetherlandsOn 03 April 2026, an explosive device was detonated outside the Israel Centre operated by Christians for Israel in Nijkerk, the Netherlands.The attack occurred on the eve of Easter, a timing the Christian organisation described as particularly significant and disturbing.
Two Ukrainian Orthodox Churches Attacked on Good Friday
April 3, 2026, UkraineOn Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Russian forces attacked two Ukrainian Orthodox churches: the Cathedral of the Intercession of St. Nicholas in Druzhkivka and the Greek-Sophia Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kherson.
Oviedo Easter Procession Disturbed With Insults
April 3, 2026, SpainOn 3 April 2026, two men were arrested in Oviedo after disrupting a Holy Week procession and engaging in aggressive behaviour toward police. The incident involved verbal hostility indicating radical religious motives toward the event and escalated into physical violence.
Police guard church in Wierzenica amid reported arson threats near Poznań
April 3, 2026, PolandReports of arson threats against a historic wooden church in Wierzenica near Poznań have led to heightened security measures, with police officers deployed to guard the building continuously for nearly two weeks.
Saint-Laurent Church Vandalised on Holy Thursday
April 2, 2026, FranceOn Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Saint-Laurent Church in Rosny-sous-Bois was broken into and severely damaged. The main doors were smashed, lamps torn down, and the sacristy door and frame attacked with axes.
Vandalism Causes Burn Damage at St. Georg Church in Freising
April 2, 2026, GermanyA church in Freising was targeted on Maundy Thursday by an act of vandalism involving candles, scattered materials, and burn damage to a confessional. The incident followed a similar case reported earlier in the year at another church in the city.
Suspected Arson at Church Cemetery in Dorset
April 1, 2026, United KingdomA fire that broke out in the early hours at St George’s Church cemetery in Dorchester is believed to have been started deliberately.
Anti-religious graffiti discovered at school premises in Vienna-Liesing
March 31, 2026, AustriaAnti-religious and derogatory graffiti was discovered around the entrance of the St. Ursula schools in Vienna-Liesing, Austria. The inscriptions included slogans targeting religious belief and referencing Christian prayer. The case constitutes vandalism involving ideological messaging in a visible public setting.
Series of Fires and Vandalism Reported in Hildesheim Churches
March 30, 2026, GermanyA fire in the parish garden of St. Godehard Church in Hildesheim has raised concerns after church authorities reported further serious acts of vandalism affecting local churches. Among the incidents disclosed was the discovery of urine in a baptismal font, a particularly disturbing act of desecration.
Thieves Utter Blasphemy Inside Church
March 29, 2026, ItalyUnknown perpetrators stole offerings from the parish church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Ancona, Italy, and reportedly shouted blasphemies inside the church during the incident. The case was presented in local reporting not only as theft, but as an act marked by contempt for a Christian place of worship.
Beheaded Statue of Mary in Klein-Winternheim
March 29, 2026, GermanyUnknown perpetrators beheaded a statue of Mary in a Marian grotto located in Klein-Winternheim. The offenders also damaged devotional objects and stole rosaries and other small religious items.