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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.
Statue of Jesus Vandalised
October 3, 2025, NetherlandsA 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.
John Paul II Monument Defaced in Rome
October 3, 2025, ItalyA 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.
Extremist Video on Church Vandalism Incites to Violence Against Christians
October 3, 2025, AustriaA video circulated online promoted deliberate vandalism against Christian sites in Vienna and incited violence against an upcoming Christian pro-life march.
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 Bertrix Cross in Perigueux
October 1, 2025, FranceA Christian cross in Périgueux, France, was vandalised and almost completely destroyed in a targeted attack, promoting police investigation.
Image Depicting Burning Church Shared Online with Calls Against Christians in Vienna
September 30, 2025, AustriaIn 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 Vandalism forces closure of Josefskapelle in Aign
September 30, 2025, GermanyRepeated 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.
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”.
Third Arson on the Church of Saint-Germain in La Châtre
September 29, 2025, FranceAn 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.
Consecrated hosts and liturgical items stolen from Saint-Germain Church
September 28, 2025, FranceOn 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.
Cross Vandalised with Wax in Krefeld Church
September 27, 2025, GermanyA valuable cross at St. Dionysius Church in Krefeld, Germany was severely damaged with wax, highlighting a pattern of escalating attacks on Christian institutions.
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.
Inverted Pentagram Sprayed on Dornbach Parish Church Wall in Vienna
September 26, 2025, AustriaA satanic symbol was deliberately painted on the exterior of Dornbach Parish Church, prompting concerns over targeted anti-Christian provocation.
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.
Bavarian Court Upholds Right to Peaceful Prayer in Public
September 23, 2025, GermanyIn a landmark decision, the Bavarian Higher Administrative Court has ruled that there is no general 100-metre exclusion zone (“Bannmeile”) around medical practices that could prohibit peaceful prayer or assembly. The court rejected a ban of the city of Regensburg against a prayer gathering of a Christian group near an abortion facility, arguing that there was no evidence whatsoever that the group’s behaviour had caused any form of harassment or intimidation.
RTVE Issues Apology After Describing Evangelicals as “Dangerous”
September 22, 2025, SpainSpain’s public broadcaster RTVE issued a formal apology after a television segment described the growth of Evangelical churches in the country as “dangerous,” attracting significant criticism. The broadcaster acknowledged errors in its coverage and sought to address complaints from religious organisations and viewers.
Faces of Religious Statues Defaced Again in Prayer Garden
September 20, 2025, AustriaStatues of Jesus and Mary were desecrated with black paint and graffiti in a repeat act of vandalism at Vienna’s prayer garden, prompting condemnation from local officials.
Christian Schools in Slovakia at Risk after School Funding Reform
September 19, 2025, SlovakiaThe Slovak government has introduced a proposal to reform state subsidies for private and church schools. Under the new policy, full funding would be limited to schools that meet specific public-service criteria, including enrolling at least 70% of students from local school districts, refraining from charging tuition, and signing contracts as public education providers. Christian leaders and private school associations have raised concerns that the reform could undermine parental rights and threaten the sustainability of faith-based education.
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.
Vandalism at St. John’s Church in Backnang
September 3, 2025, GermanyOn 3 September 2025, an unknown individual attempted to break into donation boxes at a church in Backnang and then deliberately caused severe damage to the holy water basin and a religious statue inside the building. The incident involved both attempted theft and targeted vandalism, resulting in material damage.
Two Church Vandalisms in One Week
September 2, 2025, GermanyTwo consecutive incidents of vandalism at occurred at St. Benedikt Church in Herbern, Germany. Cushion were scorched and hymnals flung into the chandelier.
Anti-Christian Graffiti Found Outside Vienna Church
September 1, 2025, AustriaSmearings labeled with a derogatory term appeared on church property in Vienna.
Climate Activists Deface the Sagrada Familia
August 31, 2025, SpainEnvironmental activists defaced Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família with red powder, marking the seventh reported attack on Catholic churches in Spain this August.
Dordogne Village Church Forced to Close After Vandalism and Theft
August 31, 2025, FranceThe Church of Saint-Martin was forced to close for one day after acts of theft and vandalism. The doors were forced open, the donation trunk was broken into, furniture was damaged, candles were deliberately scattered and burned on the floor, leaving marks and creating a potential fire hazard, and graffiti was found inside the church.
Religious statue beheaded in Cathedral
August 31, 2025, GermanyIn the Trier Cathedral, a renaissance apostle statue was beheaded and its head stolen. The incident prompting an investigation and concern over preservation of religious heritage.
Rocks Thrown at Bridgwater Baptist Church During Service
August 31, 2025, United KingdomDuring Sunday Worship at the Bridgwater Baptist Church, rocks thrown through church window. One person got hit by the falling glass and the congregation reported feeling unsafe.
Church in Germany Vandalised Twice in 24 Hours.
August 30, 2025, GermanyUnidentified vandals flooded the basement and defaced the entrance of Martini Church in Siegen on two consecutive nights, prompting a police investigation.
22 Consecrated Host Thefts and Church Desecrations in Landes
August 28, 2025, FranceBetween May and August 2025, over twenty churches in the Landes region were desecrated by the theft of consecrated Hosts and sacred vessels, prompting a formal investigation by the Dax prosecutor’s office. The deliberate and selective targeting of the Eucharist constitutes a serious act of desecration in the Catholic context and indicates elements beyond financial motivation.
Statue of Mary and Jesus Desecrated by Nazi Symbols
August 28, 2025, FranceA statue of the Virgin and Child was desecrated with swastikas and Hitler-like features—sparking outrage and calls for accountability in a community shaken by the attack.