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Attempted abduction of seminary student near Pochaiv Lavra
March 16, 2026, UkraineA group of about 15 people allegedly tried to forcibly detain a seminary student and drag him into a minibus by force.
Arson and vandalism in Absam Parish Church
March 15, 2026, AustriaAbsam Parish Church was the target of a serious act of vandalism, two minors entered the church and desecrated the interior.
Multiple churches in Belfort targeted with vandalism and break-ins
March 15, 2026, FranceDuring the night of 14 to 15 March, Sainte-Croix Church in Chèvremont was vandalised, with doors forced open, consecrated hosts found on the ground, and sacred objects stolen. Authorities and the parish have filed complaints.
Attempted arson in Trzebinia Parish
March 15, 2026, PolandAn attempted arson was reported at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Trzebinia. A man set fire to kneelers in the vestibule and tried to ignite the main door but failed to enter.
Bible set on fire on altar of Protestant Church in Le Sentier
March 15, 2026, SwitzerlandA Bible was deliberately set on fire on the altar of a Protestant church in Le Sentier, causing damage and leading to the brief hospitalisation of the pastor due to smoke inhalation. A suspect has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident as arson targeting a place of worship.
New security measures at St. Peter’s Basilica after repeated vandalism incidents
March 14, 2026, OtherNew protective barriers have been installed around the Altar of the Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica following repeated intrusions and acts of vandalism. Several incidents involved individuals damaging sacred objects or committing acts considered sacrilegious.
Cemetery desecrated and crosses stolen in Niestępów
March 13, 2026, PolandAround 200 graves were vandalized at the parish cemetery in Niestępów. Crosses, brass letters, and other metal elements were stolen from dozens of tombstones.
Cross Removed from Church Façade and Discarded in Garbage
March 13, 2026, GermanyUnknown individuals dismantled a large cross from the façade of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Pleidelsheim, and discarded it in a nearby garbage can.
Gunfire Damages Fresco at Tuscania Sanctuary
March 13, 2026, ItalyUnknown individuals fired shots at the church of the Madonna del Cerro in Tuscania, damaging a fresco of the Madonna and parts of the church’s exterior. The Carabinieri have opened an investigation.
Church in Bilbao Defaced by Antifa-Affiliated Group
March 12, 2026, SpainA group of antifascists vandalised the Church of the Holy Johns in Spain with graffiti and posted a video of the act on social media.
Veert Church Desecrated With Hosts Scattered on the Floor
March 12, 2026, GermanyA church in Veert was broken into, leaving significant damage despite low material losses. The perpetrators targeted the ciborium and desecrated the tabernacle, leaving consecrated hosts scattered across the floor.
Repeated vandalism and arson: Pastor Speaks of Being Victimised
March 12, 2026, United KingdomSalvation Chapel International, a pentecostal church in Laindon, has suffered repeated and escalating acts of vandalism, including a fire, destruction of toilets and church property, and graffiti.
Crucifix and confessionals vandalised in San Pietro a Vico Church
March 11, 2026, ItalyUnknown perpetrators vandalised San Pietro a Vico Church, destroying confessionals and breaking a crucifix.
St. Wenceslas Church in Prague Defaced with Hateful Graffiti
March 10, 2026, Czech RepublicThe Church of St. Wenceslas in Prague was vandalised by unknown individuals who sprayed a message stating that the cross and the Star of David are equal to a swastika.
Sacrilegious theft of consecrated hosts at Sant’Andrea Church in Rasa
March 10, 2026, ItalyThieves broke into Sant’Andrea Church in Rasa and forcibly opened the tabernacle of the main altar, stealing consecrated hosts, sacred elements used in Catholic worship. The act constitutes a significant desecration for the community.
Obscene graffiti painted on the wall of St. Agatha Church
March 10, 2026, GermanyThe sandstone façade of St. Agatha Church in Alverskirchen was discovered smeared with obscene graffiti by unknown individuals.
Altar vandalised inside Saint Roch Church in Paris
March 9, 2026, FranceAn altar inside Saint-Roch Church featuring a large gilded structure resembling the Ark of the Covenant was vandalised by unknown individuals. The attackers damaged decorative elements causing significant damage to the 19th-century religious piece.
Cross Taken from Neuburg Church
March 9, 2026, GermanyAn altar cross was stolen from a church in Neuburg an der Donau. The removal of a central liturgical object from the altar highlights the religious significance of the theft, which goes beyond its material value.
Catholic School in Barcelona Vandalised with Hostile Political Graffiti
March 8, 2026, SpainA Catholic school in Barcelona, affiliated with the Regnum Christi movement, was vandalised with politically charged graffiti during the weekend coinciding with International Women’s Day. The messages the messages expressed hostility towards the school’s educational model and prompted calls for increased security measures.
Viterbo Church defaced with satanic graffiti with inverted crosses.
March 7, 2026, ItalySatanic graffiti, including inverted crosses and “666,” was sprayed on the facade of a Catholic church in Viterbo. The messages explicitly referenced Satan and targeted the Christian place of worship. Police identified the perpetrator through surveillance footage, and a 34-year-old man has been arrested.