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Georgetown investigates vandalism of crucifix and Mary statue as ‘potential hate crimes’
“Anti-Catholic acts and desecration of religious symbols are deeply concerning, hurtful, and offensive,” read a letter sent to staff and... Read more
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
The FBI director said the attacks were coming “from racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists,” including “ISIS-inspired violent extremists.” Read more
Black Louisiana priest hospitalized after machete attack, race cited as possible motive
Father Stephen Ugwu is being treated for lacerations to his head and body. Read more
Canadian police ask for public’s help in identifying man who set fire at cathedral
Police in Canada are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly set a fire and assaulted... Read more
FBI investigating crimes against churches, pro-life groups, director affirms
FBI Director Christopher Wray has reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to investigating crimes against pro-life groups and churches. Read more
Hate crimes against Christians on the rise in Europe, report says
The Observatory for the Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe documented more than 500 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2021. Read more
Vox party files complaint against journalist for inciting destruction of abbey in Spain
The journalist was cited for a hate crime for encouraging on air that the basilica and abbey at of the... Read more
Nearly 1,000 hate crimes against Europe’s Christians recorded in 2020
Poland had the most hate crimes reported against Christians, with 241 incidents in 2020. Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
The Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy. Read more
Catholics press for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill
Catholics are pressing for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill amid a last-minute consultation. Read more
Man who killed Catholic roommate for praying at hospital to be arraigned on murder, hate crime
Jesse Martinez, a COVID-19 patient who beat a fellow patient to death with an oxygen tank at Antelope Valley Hospital... Read more
Vatican archbishop expresses ‘grave concern’ at rise in attacks on believers at prayer
A Vatican archbishop expressed “grave concern” Thursday at the rise in attacks on believers praying in places of worship. Read more
More than 500 hate crimes against Europe’s Christians recorded in 2019
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has published data documenting more than 500 hate crimes against Christians in... Read more
Catholic bishops fear Scotland's hate crime law could criminalize Bible and Catechism
Catholic bishops have said that proposed hate crime legislation in Scotland could criminalize the Bible and the Catechism of the... Read more
Italy's Catholic bishops say proposed 'homophobia law' creates ‘crime of opinion’
Italian bishops have raised concerns over proposed legislation against "homophobia" in Italy, claiming changes to the law are unnecessary and have... Read more
Scottish bishops warn against characterizing religious beliefs as 'hate speech'
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Scotland is warning against the government’s restriction of free speech, amid fears that the Church’s... Read more
Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies... Read more
Muslims respond to Chapel Hill shootings with prayer, calls for peace
Muslims gathered in front of the White House to pray for the victims of the Chapel Hill shooting on Friday,... Read more
