In Chile, Archbishop Condemns Arson Attacks That Destroyed Catholic Churches
A number of churches across Chile have been attacked and looted amid political demonstrations in the country.
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After Florida Man Tries to Burn Down Catholic Church, Pastor Urges Forgiveness
Surveillance video shows a young man, shirtless and wearing a surgical mask and white gloves, breaking into a church and pouring a jug of clear liquid on several of the wooden pews before setting them on fire.
Police Investigate Possible Arson Attack at Boston-Area Church
The fires set at Sacred Heart are the second fire-related damage at a Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Boston in the last month.
Altar Server Charged with Arson in Nantes Cathedral Fire
Prosecutor Pierre Sennes said in a statement that the volunteer had confessed to the examining magistrate on July 25 to lighting three fires in the cathedral.
Attacks on Catholic Statues Continue Over Weekend
Recent weeks have seen acts of vandalism and destruction at Catholic churches across the United States, including arsons, decapitations, and graffiti. In addition to the most recent attacks, in the last two weeks statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary have been attacked in Florida, Tennessee, New York, and Colorado.
Arrest Made in Florida Catholic Church Burning
According to a Saturday evening statement from the sheriff's office, Shields poured gasoline in the church’s foyer and ignited it, after crashing his minivan through the parish's front door.
Church Fighting Mississippi Coronavirus Restriction Was Burned Down
A message reading “Bet you stay home now you hypokrits [sic]” was found painted on the church’s parking lot.
NY Archdiocese Prays for Repose of Attempted Arsonist After Suicide
Marc Lamparello had tried to enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral in April 2019 with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid, and two lighters, but was stopped by security and then arrested.
