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Arizona Catholic parish fire being investigated as arson
An early-morning fire on Oct. 18 damaged St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Casa Grande, Arizona. Read more
ATF urges churches to adopt ‘enhanced security measures’ amid arson incidents
The ATF said it “urges all religious institutions to take enhanced security measures to protect their congregations and facilities” after... Read more
Devastating attack on church in France renews concerns over security in places of worship
The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, was ravaged by arson... Read more
Louisiana parishioners stop teen armed with rifle from entering first Communion Mass
Quick action by alert parishioners and local police are credited with averting a tragedy at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church... Read more
U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium. Read more
At least three killed in explosion during Mass on Philippine campus
Authorities are investigating whether Islamic insurgents were responsible for the blast. Read more
Man arrested in attack on Elizabeth Ann Seton shrine at Manhattan parish
A man allegedly wearing priest’s vestments — and reportedly without pants on — broke into Our Lady of Rosary Catholic... Read more
Spanish government reproached for lack of response to jihadist attack on churches that left one dead
The Observatory for Religious and Conscience Freedom criticized the Spanish government for its “silence and inaction” in the face of... Read more
Watchdog raises concerns after arson attacks on German, French churches
Following an arson attack on a historic church in Germany, a European watchdog has raised concerns over hate crimes targeting... Read more
Police: Man attacked Tulsa cathedral attendant with sword, tried to set building on fire
Police apprehended a suspect approximately an hour and a half after the alleged attack. Read more
CatholicVote to hold St. Michael novena in defense of churches, pregnancy centers
CatholicVote is inviting Christians nationwide to pray a novena asking for St. Michael’s intercession amid the growing number of attacks... Read more
Arrests made in Nigeria Pentecost massacre
One of those arrested in the killing of 40 people is a high-ranking member of Islamic State, authorities said. Read more
Drive-by gunshots target Denver-area Catholic church
No one was hurt, but the church suffered tens of thousands of dollars in estimated damage. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: State Dept. official meets local bishop
The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. Read more
Myanmar troops set fire to Catholic church, rebel group says
Soldiers of the military junta that controls Myanmar have frequently attacked Catholic churches and other civilian targets. Read more
Nearly naked activist shouting pro-abortion chants disrupts Mass in Michigan
“Overturn Roe? Hell, no!” the woman shouted. In turn, a man in the church chanted, “Abortion kills babies!" Read more
Who, or what, is 'Jane's Revenge'? A look at the group invoked in pro-abortion vandalism
Some say the name is an apparent reference to an illegal abortion procurement ring in the 1960s and '70s. Read more
190 attacks against Church in Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega since 2018, report says
The Ortega regime has "initiated an indiscriminate persecution" against the Catholic Church, the report says. Read more
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Why France is losing one religious building every two weeks
France’s religious heritage is in a precarious state. This is why. Read more
