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Ambulances are seen outside the church premises with gathered people and security personnel following a blast at the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo on April 21, 2019.

Two years after Easter attacks, Sri Lankan Catholics still calling for answers

Mar 21, 2021

By CNA Staff

Catholic leaders in Sri Lanka are urging the government to step up its efforts to investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday... Read more

Vandalized monument at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Bloomingburg, New York.

Attacks on Catholic statues continue over weekend

Jul 20, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Several Catholic churches in the United States reported vandalism and other damage to statues over the past weekend, the latest... Read more

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Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection

Jul 11, 2019

Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more

A man drives past a church in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso.

Four killed in attack on parish in Burkina Faso

May 29, 2019

Four people were killed Sunday during an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso. There have been several such... Read more

Protestors demonstrate against terrorism in central Ouagadougou on August 19, 2017.

Gunmen kill six during Mass in Burkina Faso

May 12, 2019

A group of gunmen burned down a Catholic Church during Sunday Mass and killed at least six people, including a... Read more

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal.

Montreal priest stabbed at Mass 'eager' to return

Mar 23, 2019

Father Claude Grou is out of the hospital and grateful for the groundswell of support he received after he was... Read more

The inside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Philippines Jan. 27, 2019. Photo: WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Twenty killed in explosions during Mass in Philippines cathedral

Jan 27, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

At least 20 people were killed and 111 wounded after two bombs exploded minutes apart during Sunday Mass in a... Read more

Chubut Police photo of the firebomb attack on the town hall of Trelew, Argentina.

Radical feminists attack church and town hall in Argentina

Oct 16, 2018

Radical feminists firebombed a town hall and spray painted a Catholic Church among other attacks during a women’s conference held... Read more