
A church in Ouzouer-sous-Bellegarde, Loiret, was vandalised during the night of Halloween, when its door was forced open and the interior damaged, in an incident suggesting deliberate intent

A lectionary was set on fire and the sanctuary vandalised in a Halloween-night attack on a Catholic church in northern Italy.

The Old Catholic Christuskirche in Ried im Innkreis has faced repeated disturbances, including displaced crosses and scattered materials, culminating on Halloween night, 31 October 2025, when its cash box was broken open and money stolen. In response, the parish vicar has locked the church on weekdays. "That was no longer a rascal prank", the parish vicar commented.

Assailants broke into the Church of San Roque, stole alms, and defecated inside the sanctuary, prompting police investigation and community indignation about this act of desecration.

A church in Almería became a repeated target of vandalism and interior defilement, including acts described as humiliation of the site.

In October 2025, the Finnish Supreme Court heard the case of Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen, who is facing prosecution for alleged “hate speech” after tweeting a Bible verse and questioning how the Lutheran Church could reconcile its support for Helsinki Pride with biblical teaching. Despite two unanimous acquittals, the state prosecutor has pursued a further appeal, extending the case into its seventh year and seeking financial penalties and the removal of her published statements.

An unknown perpetrator broke into the Protestant Church of St. Jakobus in Bad Weißenstadt, stole money from donation boxes, and defecated inside the church.

More than two dozen gravestones at a Christian churchyard in Stalybridge were defaced, prompting a police investigation and local dismay.

In October 2025, a Syrian Christian asylum seeker was reportedly threatened, injured, and intimidated by Muslim residents at the asylum seekers’ centre (AZC) in Goes, Netherlands. The incident seems to be part of a broader rise in anti-Christian hostility reported in Dutch asylum facilities.

Crude and vulgar graffiti defaced the Loreto church in Montanaro, Italy, in an overnight act of vandalism condemned by local officials as an attack on cultural and religious heritage.

A fire in the choir of Carla Bayle church damaged woodwork and a painting, with a melted container found at the scene. The fire is suspected to have been set intentionally.

A religious statue of the Virgen de la Cinta was vandalised and destroyed at Mont Caro in Tarragona, Spain, on 27 October 2025.

Authorities in Civate filed a formal complaint after pomegranates were thrown at the parish church in an act of vandalism.
Three garbage bins were set on fire at the Catholic parish community centre of St. Otto in Greifswald, Germany, damaging part of the building’s façade. The police are investigating the suspected arson.

Police launched an investigation after excrement and soiled clothing were discovered inside a church in Châtellerault, part of a broader pattern affecting local Christian sites.

A 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.

A 17th-century statue of the Virgin Mary was forcibly removed from a hermitage in Spain using tools, with suspects identified as part of a group targeting religious sculptures for resale.

On 25 October 2025, unknown perpetrators broke into the church of the Monastery of Santa Margherita in Bevagna and stole consecrated hosts and sacred vessels from the tabernacle. The deliberate targeting of the Eucharist constitutes a serious act of desecration in the Catholic context.

A chapel at Hospital del Henares in Spain has been repeatedly targeted by theft and desecration, with reports of ongoing harassment following the initial incident.

Repeated acts of vandalism at Heilig Kreuz Church in Hildesheim led to its closure outside of service hours.

On 22 October 2025 graffiti reading “ni papa ni ostias” was found painted on the exterior of the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Catarroja

Swastikas 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.

A roadside chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary was desecrated with satanic graffiti and swastikas in Wólka Wybraniecka. The statue was also destroyed.

The Libaux prayer cave in Lessard-en-Bresse, a site on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route, was extensively vandalized with broken statues and overturned candles.

A statue of Christ, installed just a week earlier, was found broken.

Another burned circle was found outside a church in Galicia, prompting police involvement. The unusual nature of the marking caused concern among parishioners and follows a similar incident at another nearby church.

A 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.

In mid-October 2025, three sacred statues were deliberately destroyed in Biguglia, Haute-Corse, prompting a strong reaction from the local community.

The 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.

A fire-marked circle outside a Romanesque church in Moaña has prompted police to explore possible links to black magic or anti-Christian vandalism.

A man deliberately ignited a blaze inside one of Serbia’s oldest Christian monasteries, causing significant damage to the walls, icons and frescoes. Witnesses acted quickly to extinguish the fire, and the man was apprehended.

A 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.

Unknown individuals forcibly entered the Jesuit Church in Straubing, Germany, overturned pews and damaged interior grilles.

Incidents of vandalism and disruptive behavior forced St Peter’s Church in Bromyard to close early.

A 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.

A statue of the Madonna of Medjugorje was stolen from the Church of San Tommaso in Ponte di Piave, following months of vandalism and death threats targeting the parish priest.

After breaking into a Protestant church in Aldingen, Germany, unknown individuals urinated in the sanctuary and caused property damage when no valuables were found.

A decades-old Christian mural visible from the Marseille motorway was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, when the words "Christ" were replaced by "Gaza" prompting public outcry over anti-Christian expression.

Two 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.

A man entered Majella Church in Utrecht and deliberately knocked over a statue of Jesus, breaking its arm. A local monk confirmed that the incident was not an isolated attack but rather part of a broader pattern targeting the church.

A statue of Pope John Paul II near Rome’s Termini station was vandalised with offensive inscriptions and radical political symbols and slogans following a pro-Palestinian demonstration, prompting condemnation from Polish and Italian officials.

A video circulated online promoted deliberate vandalism against Christian sites in Vienna and incited violence against an upcoming Christian pro-life march.

A 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.

Unkown individuals entered the Church of St. Margarita and caused extensive damage inside. The police issued a statement seeking for witnesses.

A Christian cross in Périgueux, France, was vandalised and almost completely destroyed in a targeted attack, promoting police investigation.

In October 2024, an image depicting a church in Vienna in flames was circulated online alongside hostile messaging targeting Christians. The content forms part of a broader pattern of intimidation surrounding a pro-life event.

Repeated acts of vandalism targeting the St Joseph's Chapel in Aign, Bavaria, has led to its indefinite closure due to damage. In September, the spending of an aggressive liquid led to the destruction of the gold leaf coatings.

In 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”.

An arson attack on the Saint-Germain Church in La Châtre led to smoke damage, minor injuries, and the closure of the historic site. The altar and a religious statue have also been damaged. This is the third confirmed arson attack within a month.

On 28 September 2025, a church in Aix-Noulette was targeted in a break-in involving the forced opening of the tabernacle and the theft of consecrated hosts. The incident constitutes a serious desecration in the Catholic context.