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Basilica of San Siro in Genoa Defaced with Anticlerical and Anarchist Graffiti
May 7, 2026, ItalyThe Basilica of San Siro in Genoa’s historic centre was vandalised with anticlerical and anti-institutional graffiti, including slogans against priests and calls to burn churches.
Nun Assaulted and Cross Torn Off in Religious Hate Incident in Bielsk Podlaski
May 5, 2026, PolandA nun was violently attacked at a bus stop in Bielsk Podlaski when a man approached her, insulted her, and forcibly tore a cross from her neck before throwing it to the ground. The suspect fled but was later arrested by police and is under investigation.
Man Violently Assaults Christian Woman After Asking Her Religion
April 11, 2026, SpainA 19-year-old man was arrested in Barcelona after allegedly assaulting a woman while also insulting her as “Christian whore”. The attack took place in the early hours near La Rambla after the suspect asked the victim about her religion.
Man Interrupts Easter Vigil Mass Shouting Blasphemies at Sanctuary in Rome
April 4, 2026, ItalyOn 4 April 2026, an individual entered a church in Rome during the Easter Vigil Mass and shouted a blasphemous statement before fleeing. The disruption occurred during one of the most significant celebrations in the Christian calendar and caused distress among worshippers.
Oviedo Easter Procession Disturbed With Insults
April 3, 2026, SpainOn 3 April 2026, two men were arrested in Oviedo after disrupting a Holy Week procession and engaging in aggressive behaviour toward police. The incident involved verbal hostility indicating radical religious motives toward the event and escalated into physical violence.
Police guard church in Wierzenica amid reported arson threats near Poznań
April 3, 2026, PolandReports of arson threats against a historic wooden church in Wierzenica near Poznań have led to heightened security measures, with police officers deployed to guard the building continuously for nearly two weeks.
Anti-religious graffiti discovered at school premises in Vienna-Liesing
March 31, 2026, AustriaAnti-religious and derogatory graffiti was discovered around the entrance of the St. Ursula schools in Vienna-Liesing, Austria. The inscriptions included slogans targeting religious belief and referencing Christian prayer. The case constitutes vandalism involving ideological messaging in a visible public setting.
Thieves Utter Blasphemy Inside Church
March 29, 2026, ItalyUnknown perpetrators stole offerings from the parish church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Ancona, Italy, and reportedly shouted blasphemies inside the church during the incident. The case was presented in local reporting not only as theft, but as an act marked by contempt for a Christian place of worship.
Attempted abduction of seminary student near Pochaiv Lavra
March 16, 2026, UkraineA group of about 15 people allegedly tried to forcibly detain a seminary student and drag him into a minibus by force.
St. Wenceslas Church in Prague Defaced with Hateful Graffiti
March 10, 2026, Czech RepublicThe Church of St. Wenceslas in Prague was vandalised by unknown individuals who sprayed a message stating that the cross and the Star of David are equal to a swastika.
Church in Poznan Vandalised with Threatening Graffiti
February 5, 2026, PolandUnknown individuals vandalised the exterior of a Roman Catholic church in the Stare Żegrze district of Poznań with threatening graffiti and satanic symbols, including the message “this church will burn.” The incident caused distress within the parish and was reported to the police.
Slogan calling for churches to burn displayed during pro-abortion demonstration in Hamm
February 5, 2026, GermanyDuring a demonstration in Hamm, protestors displayed offensive slogans and incitement to violent action against Christians churches, including a banner stating: “The only church that enlightens is the one that burns.” The protest took place in the context of a legal dispute concerning abortion restrictions at a Catholic hospital.
Threatening and Abusive Phone Call to Church in Ankara
December 31, 2025, TurkeyIn December 2025, a church in Ankara received a phone call that escalated from inquiries about Christianity to threats and abusive language directed at the church and its official.
Statue of Baby Jesus Smashed on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025, United KingdomOn Christmas Eve vandals smashed a statue of the Infant Jesus and relics in the Lady Chapel desecrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Edinburgh. There was blood left in multiple areas of the sanctuary, and the figure was thrown into a bin during a confrontation between two distressed visitors.
Anti-Christian Graffiti Found on Church in Marseille
December 2, 2025, FranceGraffiti with hateful anti-Christian slogans, including phrases like “The only church that shines is the one that burns”, was discovered on the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Chartreux, prompting condemnation from city officials, police, and church leaders, and leading to formal complaints and calls for justice.
Anti-Christian Graffiti Written on Door of Lourdes Church
November 11, 2025, FrancePolice opened an investigation after anti-Catholic insults, including “Filthy race of Jesus Christ”, were discovered on the entrance of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lourdes.
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.
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.
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.
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.