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Minors Vandalise Church Grounds
November 10, 2025, ItalyThe parish of Viatosto was repeatedly targeted by vandals: open taps, glued candles, and a burnt lighter were among the troubling signs discovered by the priest.
Suspected Arson Targets Historic Christian Oratory in Taggia
November 9, 2025, ItalyA fire damaged the entrance of the Oratory of Saints Sebastiano and Fabiano in Taggia. Authorities are investigating suspected arson.
Repeated Vandalism Targets Parish and Priest
November 7, 2025, ItalyEggs hurled at the parish house and sabotage of the priest’s car marked a renewed wave of anti-Christian hostility in the Treviso community.
Second Vandalism Incident at Melsungen Church in Two Months
November 6, 2025, GermanyUnknown offenders damaged the entrance and several gravestones at the city church in Melsungen, prompting police investigation.
Two Religious Statues Smashed
November 5, 2025, FranceTwo religious statues were deliberately broken inside the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Montcenis, in what authorities are treating as an act of anti-Christian vandalism.
Offensive Graffiti Sprayed on Wales Church
November 5, 2025, United KingdomSt Mary’s Church in Cardigan was targeted in an attack involving graffiti and forced entry, prompting a police investigation.
Parish Grounds and Madonna Grotto Vandalised
November 4, 2025, ItalyA stone grotto was demolished, statues of the Madonna and Padre Pio were desecrated, and church gardens were destroyed in a targeted act of vandalism at the Church of San Francesco in Francofonte.
Pastor Receives Police Warning Over Bible Verse in the United Kingdom
November 4, 2025, United KingdomBishop Mick received a warning from a police officer that the words on the back of his motorhome could get him into trouble if someone filed a complaint
Bronze cross stolen from cemetery in Aire-sur-l’Adour
November 4, 2025, FranceA bronze cross that had stood for over 40 years on a family grave in the town cemetery of Aire-sur-l’Adour (Landes) was stolen on 4 November. The local community has expressed shock and sadness about the targeting of this religious symbol.
Deliberate arson of chapel depicting the Last Supper in Lublin
November 3, 2025, PolandPolice in Lublin have detained two men in connection with the deliberate arson of a chapel at a local sanctuary, where sculptures depicting the Last Supper were destroyed after being doused in petrol and set on fire.
Church Vandalized with Obscene Drawings on Side Door
November 2, 2025, ItalyObscene graffiti appeared on the side door of San Rocco Church in Stornara, prompting condemnation from local officials and parishioners.
Church in Loiret vandalised during Halloween
October 31, 2025, FranceA 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
Bible Set on Fire During Halloween Night
October 31, 2025, ItalyA lectionary was set on fire and the sanctuary vandalised in a Halloween-night attack on a Catholic church in northern Italy.
Continuous Thefts and Disturbances Force Christuskirche to Lock Doors
October 31, 2025, AustriaThe 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.
Spanish Church was Desecrated and Robbed
October 31, 2025, SpainAssailants 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.
Vandalism and Defacement at Church of San Roque in Almeria
October 31, 2025, SpainA church in Almería became a repeated target of vandalism and interior defilement, including acts described as humiliation of the site.
Päivi Räsänen Faces Supreme Court in "Bible Tweet" Case
October 30, 2025, FinlandIn 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.
Theft and Desecration at Protestant Church in Bad Weißenstadt
October 30, 2025, GermanyAn unknown perpetrator broke into the Protestant Church of St. Jakobus in Bad Weißenstadt, stole money from donation boxes, and defecated inside the church.
Churchyard Cemetery Vandalized
October 30, 2025, United KingdomMore than two dozen gravestones at a Christian churchyard in Stalybridge were defaced, prompting a police investigation and local dismay.
Syrian Christian Threatened and Injured in Dutch Reception Center
October 29, 2025, NetherlandsIn 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.
Church Facade Vandalised with Vulgar Graffiti
October 28, 2025, ItalyCrude 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.
Fire at Church in Ariège: Suspected Arson
October 27, 2025, FranceA 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.
Virgin de la Cinta Statue Vandalised in Tarragona
October 27, 2025, SpainA religious statue of the Virgen de la Cinta was vandalised and destroyed at Mont Caro in Tarragona, Spain, on 27 October 2025.
Pomegranates Thrown at Facade of Church
October 26, 2025, ItalyAuthorities in Civate filed a formal complaint after pomegranates were thrown at the parish church in an act of vandalism.
Suspected Arson At Community Centre of St. Otto in Greifswald
October 26, 2025, GermanyThree 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.
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.
Statue of the Mary Forcibly Removed from Hermitage in Fuente del Maestre
October 26, 2025, SpainA 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.
Consecrated Hosts and Sacred Vessels Stolen from Monastery Church in Bevagna
October 25, 2025, ItalyOn 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.
Desecration, theft and alleged harassment at Chapel of Hospital del Henares in Spain.
October 23, 2025, SpainA chapel at Hospital del Henares in Spain has been repeatedly targeted by theft and desecration, with reports of ongoing harassment following the initial incident.
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.
Prayer Cave Extensively Vandalised on Pilgrimage Route
October 19, 2025, FranceThe 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.
Christ Statue Vandalised in Hoyo de Manzanares
October 18, 2025, SpainA statue of Christ, installed just a week earlier, was found broken.
Another Enigmatic Burned Circle Appeared Outside Galician Church
October 15, 2025, SpainAnother 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.
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.
Spanish parliamentary forum on catholic faith canceled without notice
October 13, 2025, SpainA forum on the contribution of the Catholic faith to Spanish society and European integration organised by the Enraizados Foundation at the Spanish Lower Chamber, scheduled for October 13, was canceled without notice to the organisation involved. A few days before the event, the organisers were informed through media outlets that left-wing political parties had voted to cancel the meeting, citing vague concerns about alleged “fascist” content and religious claims, raising concerns over ideological discrimination.
Police Investigate Burned Circle at Historic Church Amid Suspicions of Anti-Christian Ritual
October 12, 2025, SpainA fire-marked circle outside a Romanesque church in Moaña has prompted police to explore possible links to black magic or anti-Christian vandalism.
Arson Attack on Historic Serbian Monastery
October 11, 2025, SerbiaA 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.
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.
Death Threats Directed at Parish Priest
October 7, 2025, ItalyA 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.
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.
Armenian Evangelical Church Mural in Marseille Vandalized with Political Message
October 5, 2025, FranceA 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.