Severe vandalism, desecration and death threats inside a chapel in Pedregalejo, Malaga

Country: Spain

Date of incident: September 5, 2023


On September 5 a man broke into the Corpus Christi parish church in Pedregalejo (Malaga) and caused considerable damage to the parish hall while uttering death threats and shouting "God doesn't exist", among other derogatory phrases against the Church. The offender smashed several paintings, including one of Mary, a carving of Christ crucified, a pedestal of Mary, several chairs, a candelabra and some glass.

Source: Diario SurUniversitarios Católicosdiariosur.es

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