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Sculpture of Jesus Vandalised in Les Arcs-sur-Argens Church
September 18, 2025, FranceA plaster statue of Jesus was damaged in a church in Les Arcs-sur-Argens, France, following a failed robbery, raising concerns about repeated attacks on religious property. The parish priest denounced the repeated targeting of the church and condemned the act of desecration.
Deliberate Damage to Religious Statue
September 18, 2025, SpainThe statue of San Nicolás, a historic patron figure, was found vandalized, sparking concern in the local community in Algorta’s Puerto Viejo. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Vienna Church Restricts Access Following Series of Anti-Christian Vandalism Incidents
September 17, 2025, AustriaRepeated acts of vandalism—including the destruction of religious items and the creation of an improvised altar—have forced a Catholic church in Vienna to close most of its interior to the public.
Church in Hasnon Targeted in Break-In Involving Profanation and Theft of Sacred Vessels
September 17, 2025, FranceSaint‑Marcelin‑et‑Saint‑Pierre Church was broken into; the sacristy door and tabernacles were forced and several liturgical objects, including ciboria, calices and patens, were stolen. The incident has been described as profanation by church authorities.
Death Threat Forced Evangelical Church in Kempten to Cancel Public Worship
September 14, 2025, GermanyFollowing a death threat on TikTok, the Tabernacle Church in Kempten moved its worship indoors, citing safety concerns and growing anti-Christian sentiment.
Cross Sawn off the Dome of a Ukrainian Church in Poland
September 13, 2025, PolandVandals cut off the cross from the main dome of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Legnica, Poland, and damaged its roof, right before the Christian feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Ukraine’s ambassador demanded that Polish authorities investigate and punish those responsible.
Man vandalises church altar and assaults priest during Mass in Mieścisko
September 13, 2025, PolandA 47-year-old man disrupted a Sunday Mass at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Mieścisko, where he vandalised the altar, broke a cross, and verbally and physically confronted the priest. The police detained the man and confirmed that he was intoxicated at the time of the attack.
Man Threatens Priest and Vandalises Altar in Attack During Mass
September 12, 2025, PolandDuring a Mass in Mieścisko in Wielkopolska, a 47‑year‑old man stormed the altar, insulted the priest, destroyed a cross and scattered liturgical vessels. Police authorities opened an investigation against the man who was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the attack. He is being charged with malicious interference with religious worship.
Painting of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Defaced with Offensive Graffiti
September 11, 2025, SpainA painting of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus in the Hermitage of La Malena was defaced with disturbing graffiti, including satanic symbols and caricatures. A formal complaint has been filed by Abogados Cristianos.
Repeated Damage Forces Saint-Jean Church to Close
September 11, 2025, FranceOn 11 September 2025 a group of young people entered the Église Saint-Jean in Châteaudun and emptied its fire extinguishers, causing extensive damage and prompting the managing association and the town to close the church after earlier intrusions and thefts.
Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon While Livestreaming Faith
September 10, 2025, FranceA disabled Iraqi Christian who fled ISIS persecution, was fatally stabbed in Lyon while livestreaming his religious testimony on TikTok, prompting outrage and calls for justice amid rising anti-Christian violence in France.
Feces Thrown at Frescoes in Rome’s Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica
September 9, 2025, ItalyA 60-year-old woman of Austrian origin was reported for defacing sacred property after throwing feces at frescoes and prayer benches inside the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. The artworks were protected by plexiglass and remained undamaged.
Statue of Mary Set on Fire During Mass
September 8, 2025, FranceA fire broke out in the oratory of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours in Guingamp during a Monday mass, partially burning a statue of the Virgin and Child. While investigations have not yet confirmed the origin, the local church association stated the act appeared deliberate, citing the absence of any heat source near the statue and the repeated targeting of the church with arson attacks.
Historic Church in Ponte di Piave Targeted by Serial Vandalism and Desecration
September 8, 2025, ItalyRotten meat left at the altar, sacred statues defaced, and a fire narrowly extinguished—months of escalating desecration forced the closure of a historic church in Ponte di Piave, now set to reopen under surveillance. The parish priest spoke of serious desecration and a sustained campaign against the church and its clergy.
Anti‑Clerical Messages Found on Málaga School
September 8, 2025, SpainA Catholic school in Málaga was vandalised with Nazi symbols and anti‑clerical graffiti, with some messages specifically targeteting the pupils and the religious sisters who run the school.
Public Iron Cross Torn Down
September 7, 2025, FranceA Christian cross located in Nice was forcibly removed and discarded during the night of September 6–7. The mayor condemned the act as an "unacceptable desecration."
Vandalism at Melsungen Church
September 6, 2025, GermanyUnidentified individuals damaged a baptismal candle and donation box inside the Melsungen city church, prompting police investigations. The church parish filed a criminal complaint due to multiple similar incidents occurring in the area.
Church Door Set on Fire in Arson Attack
September 5, 2025, GermanyA historic church in Wismar was targeted in a late-night arson attack, leaving its entrance severely damaged and prompting a police investigation.
Catholic Hermitage Vandalised
September 5, 2025, SpainThe hermitage of Santa Isabel in Canet lo Roig was subjected to an act of vandalism, during which its entrance was forcibly damaged, and a statue of St. Isabel was broken. The Mayor condemned the act, underlining the impact on the local community.
Three Religious Statues Damaged in Vandalism Attack
September 3, 2025, ItalyTwo separate waves of vandalism occured on the same day at San Rocco Church in Lodi. Three statues were damaged and a crucifix was thrown down but did not sustain any damage. The act followed similar attacks a few months ago and forces the parish to consider taking further security measures.