Tag: Western Europe

A French town faces legal battle for displaying a nativity scene

The court stated that Christian symbols in public spaces must adhere to the principles of secularism.

Two churches set on fire in Spain

Both fires occurred within a 24 hour period

A German church was repeatedly targeted by vandals

As a result, the church doors now remain closed outside of service times, and the nativity scene has been relocated.

A church was set on fire in Germany

Left-wing extremists have claimed responsibility for the incident, expressing hostility toward the Pentecostal Church.

A Catholic church was vandalised and looted in southern France

The thieves stole approximately 2,000 euros.

The most common form of Christian discrimination in Europe

Exclusion from public discourse is even more widespread than church vandalism.

Donald Trump and Jill Biden will visit the rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral

The iconic cathedral has been fully restored following the devastating fire in 2019 that destroyed its spire.

A group of teenagers was arrested for serious church vandalism in the UK

It was the second time in a month that the St Margaret's Church in Bowers Gifford had been vandalised.

A man was found guilty of "disapproval of abortion" for silently praying

The court ordered the father of two children to pay prosecution costs amounting to £9,000 ($11,700 USD).

A Unesco-listed medieval church was damaged by fire in France

Over 20 firefighters were required to extinguish the blaze.