Tag: Western Europe

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.

A German church was targeted by vandals

In late July, a swastika was painted on the church wall by an unknown individual.

A Coptic Orthodox church was set on fire in England

According to police, only the exterior of the church was affected and no one was injured.

French church desecrated

A Mass of reparation will be held on October 2, with the Bishop officiating.

British church repeatedly targeted by vandals

Several Christian leaders have raised alarm about the growing intolerance, calling for greater protection of religious spaces.

A Dutch church was targeted by theft, arson and vandalism

The vandalism occurred in both the Marian Chapel and the nearby Lourdes Grotto.

A Dutch church was vandalised and set on fire

This resulted in a thick layer of wax on the floor and the church being covered in soot.

Cemetery vandalized in Spain

In response, the city is planning to install surveillance cameras and boost security to prevent further incidents.