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French Church Desecrated with Excrement
October 26, 2025, FrancePolice 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, FranceA 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, GermanyRepeated 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, SpainOn 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, ItalySwastikas 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, PolandA roadside chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary was desecrated with satanic graffiti and swastikas in Wólka Wybraniecka. The statue was also destroyed.
Christian Parents Take Sweden to European Court of Human Rights Over Child Removal
October 15, 2025, SwedenA Christian couple in Sweden has taken their case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) after their two eldest daughters were removed by social services and kept apart from the family for nearly three years. The parents argue that their regular church attendance and faith-based parenting decisions led authorities to label them as “religious extremists,” raising serious concerns about religious discrimination and state interference with family life.
Religious Statues Beheaded in Biguglia
October 14, 2025, FranceIn mid-October 2025, three sacred statues were deliberately destroyed in Biguglia, Haute-Corse, prompting a strong reaction from the local community.
Methodist Church Vandalised Twice, Christian Youth Services Relocated
October 13, 2025, United KingdomThe interior of the Methodist church in Birkenhead was vandalised during two break-ins, resulting in extensive damage to church property. Fire extinguishers were maliciously discharged, and various items were intentionally destroyed, prompting a police investigation and the temporary relocation of youth activities.
Man Desecrates St. Peter’s Basilica by Urinating on Altar
October 10, 2025, ItalyA man entered St. Peter’s Basilica and urinated on the altar of Confession in front of hundreds of tourists and worshippers, marking the third act of desecration at the site in two years. According to some news reports, the incident happened during the celebration of mass.
Jesuit Church in Straubing Vandalised
October 10, 2025, GermanyUnknown individuals forcibly entered the Jesuit Church in Straubing, Germany, overturned pews and damaged interior grilles.
Church in Bromyard Cuts Hours After Vandalism and Disorder
October 10, 2025, United KingdomIncidents of vandalism and disruptive behavior forced St Peter’s Church in Bromyard to close early.
Arson Attack on Evangelical Church in Frenkendorf
October 9, 2025, SwitzerlandA 36-year-old Swiss man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to the Evangelical Reformed Church of St. Margaretha in Frenkendorf, Switzerland, damaging pews and interior structures.
Church in Aldingen Defiled After Failed Burglary Attempt
October 5, 2025, GermanyAfter breaking into a Protestant church in Aldingen, Germany, unknown individuals urinated in the sanctuary and caused property damage when no valuables were found.
Viennese Church Evacuated During Mass after Bomb Scare
October 4, 2025, AustriaTwo fake explosive devices triggered the evacuation of Vienna’s Karlskirche during a Catholic mass being held before the annual March for Life, raising concerns of targeted intimidation.
Man Arrested After Spitting on Christ Image in Fuengirola Church
October 2, 2025, SpainA 31-year-old man was arrested for spitting on a crucifix and attempting to damage the altar inside the Church of San José in Fuengirola, Spain, in an incident investigated as a hate crime and offense against religious sentiment.
Church in Neustadt/Wied Vandalised
October 1, 2025, GermanyUnkown individuals entered the Church of St. Margarita and caused extensive damage inside. The police issued a statement seeking for witnesses.
Vandalism of Catholic Churches in Munich with White Paint Graffiti
September 29, 2025, GermanyIn the night between 28 and 29 September 2025, several Catholic church buildings in Munich were vandalised with white paint graffiti, including slogans such as “God is dead”.
Vandalism Reported at Preston Wynne Church
September 27, 2025, United KingdomPolice investigated vandalism at a rural Herefordshire church after furniture was displaced and fire extinguishers were emptied.
Vandalism at Burneside’s St Oswald’s Church
September 26, 2025, United KingdomVandalism at St Oswald’s Church in Burneside, Kendal left facilities damaged, hymn books scattered, and a lychgate broken.