Church vandalism
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‘Will they stop at burning an empty church?’: Anti-Christian attacks rise in Europe
The fire that ripped through the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes July 18 was reported... Read more
Mob sets fire to Catholic church serving Chilean police
A mob of masked protesters set fire Jan. 3 to a Catholic church dedicated to serving the national police in... Read more
FBI investigating fourth church attack this year in El Paso
The FBI is investigating the fourth case of church vandalism in El Paso this year, with authorities saying they are... Read more
Brooklyn diocese teaming with NYPD to search for church vandal
The Diocese of Brooklyn is partnering with the New York Police Department to find a woman suspected of causing thousands... Read more
Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more
Pennsylvania Catholic church vandalized with pro-choice graffiti
A Catholic church in Pennsylvania was vandalized with pro-choice graffiti over the weekend as the abortion debate escalates around the... Read more
Catholic church vandalized in Northern Ireland
A Catholic church in Northern Ireland was desecrated with paint in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning, receiving disapproval... Read more
Vandalism at Brooklyn parish being investigated as hate crime
New York police officials have declared an act of vandalism against a statue at a local Catholic church last week... Read more
Eucharist desecrated, statues smashed in series of French church attacks
At least 10 incidents of vandalism and desecration of Catholic churches have been reported in France since the beginning of... Read more
Firebomb is latest in series of attacks against iconic Chilean church
A religious congregation voiced sorrow and called for greater respect for faith after the iconic Church of National Gratitude in... Read more
Fragment of Christ's Cross stolen from California church
A fragment from what is believed to be the True Cross of Christ, stolen from its home beneath a picture.... Read more
Crucifix smashed in attack on emblematic Chilean church
In what is being lamented as a heinous act of desecration, an emblematic Catholic church in Santiago de Chile was... Read more
Faith under siege: fifth Catholic church vandalized in New Delhi over two months
Unidentified persons broke into St. Alphonsa parish in the Indian capital New Delhi during the early hours of Monday morning,... Read more
Church bulldozing in China prompts religious freedom worries
Chinese authorities’ bulldozing of a large Protestant church shows the need for greater respect for religious freedom in the country,... Read more
Small bomb explodes in emblematic Spanish basilica
A small bomb exploded on Oct. 2 in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Police... Read more
Pastor laments vandalism at Buenos Aires parish
Father Francisco Baigorria, pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola parish in Buenos Aires, has expressed sadness and concern over the... Read more
Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France
Several Catholic churches in Europe were reportedly set on fire in the days before Christmas, raising concerns of vandalism motivated... Read more
