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Pilgrims in Navarre Faced Assault and Anti-Christian Insults
November 9, 2024, SpainLatin American pilgrims participating in the Javierada in Navarre faced verbal and physical aggression from nationalist youths, prompting calls for official protection and accountability.
Altar tablecloth set on fire in Schweinfurt church
November 8, 2024, GermanyOn November 8, a Tablecloth in the evangelical Church "Am Glockenhof" was set on fire in the afternoon. The fire burned the tablecloth and the diary on it. The damage caused is approximately 80 euros.
Fires set in Küssaberg church
November 8, 2024, GermanyOn 8 November, an unknown perpetrator has set several small fires in a church in Küssaberg (Waldshut district). Witnesses discovered the flames and alerted the emergency services.
Two other churches desecrated
November 8, 2024, FranceThe churches of Truyes and Lignières-de-Touraine were desecrated and consecrated hosts were stolen. Four other churches in the diocese of Tours suffered identical events in the same week.
Ban on funeral processions in Manduria
November 8, 2024, ItalyThe mayor of Manduria, Gregorio Pecoraro, has approved an ordinance banning walking funeral processions. A local councillor is challenging the ban, saying it restricts religious freedom.
Figure of Jesus broken into pieces: Cross in Tarnow Vandalised
November 7, 2024, PolandOn 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, ItalyA 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, GermanyUnknown persons have set fire to and damaged objects and prayer cards in a church in Kaufbeuren.
Fire set to Mannheim Church
November 3, 2024, GermanyOn 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, FranceOn 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, ItalyOn 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, ItalyAuthorities 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, GermanyPolice 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, IrelandA 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, NetherlandsThe 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.
Attempted arson in the church in Marseburg
October 31, 2024, GermanyPolice have arrested the suspect in an attempted arson attack on a church in Mersenburg. The man is believed to have set fire to plastic objects in the toilet area.
New UK Buffer Zone Bill restricts silent prayer near abortion clinics
October 31, 2024, United KingdomOn 31 October 2024, Section 9 of the Public Order Act 2023 (POA) came into force, introducing new restrictions on freedom of expression and religion within the so-called 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics in England and Wales.
Sacred objects stolen from church
October 30, 2024, ItalyTwo wooden and brass crucifixes, a brass incense holder and a diary in the sacristy of the Church of Maria Santissima del Pane in Novoli were stolen on the night of 30 October.
Vandalism and thefts at Vervie cemeteries
October 28, 2024, BelgiumAt the end of October, a grave in the cemetery in Verviers, in the province of Liège, was found to be severely damaged; the stele had been completely overturned. A few days later, crosses were stolen from the cemetery in Trois-Ponts, which is in the same area.
Vandalism at Basildon church
October 28, 2024, United KingdomAn incident of vandalism at St. Margarets Church in Bowers Gifford took place on October 28. The church sustained damage to various parts of the building including the roof, porch and stained-glass window.