Articles tagged Desecration

‘Desecration’: Canterbury Cathedral hosts alcohol-fueled ‘silent disco’ near tomb of English martyr

Critics, including Christian Dr. Cajetan Skowronski, have protested against the desecration, warning of plans to extend similar events to other cathedrals across England.

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Frank Wright

• Feb 13, 2024Feb 14, 2024

Catholic parishes suffer damage from vandalism after pro-life-backed ballot issue failed in Ohio

'First, losing Issue 1 last week, now this … it really hurts,' an Immaculate Conception parishioner in Willoughby who requested to remain anonymous told CatholicVote.

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Ashley Sadler

• Aug 16, 2023Aug 17, 2023

Archbishop Cordileone: Attacks on the Catholic faith are ‘celebrated in the culture’

Abp. Cordileone's condemnation of anti-Catholicism comes in light of an uptick in attacks on churches, statues and pro-life centers in recent years.

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Michael Haynes

• Aug 14, 2023Aug 15, 2023

Satanists desecrate Eucharist inside Panama church, archdiocese issues condemnation

Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Panama Father Carlos Mejía has urged priests and faithful to 'redouble' their prayer efforts, especially for those 'submerged in this type of syncretistic practice.'

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023

Over 300 Catholic churches hit with destructive acts of vandalism since spring 2020: report

Methods of violence against the churches have reportedly included arson, destruction (often decapitation) of statues, and even the theft and desecration of tabernacles containing the Holy Eucharist.

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Ashley Sadler

• Mar 17, 2023

Catholic church in Colorado attacked after leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade

‘It’s unfortunate to see people acting out like this,’ lamented an archdiocese spokesman.

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Jack Bingham

• May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Another statue toppled, cathedral set on fire as desecration continues

An statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New York and a suspicious blaze in Australia are the latest attacks on Catholic property.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Sep 18, 2020Apr 22, 2024

Catholics gather for prayer vigil in front of Mary statue vandalized by arsonist

The parish priest prayed for the unknown perpetrator and added that those present provide a 'shining light of peace, hope and love ... during these very troubled, contentious, and challenging times.'

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Martin Bürger

• Jul 16, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Blessed Sacrament and tabernacle stolen from North Carolina Catholic Church

'I dare speculate,' one parishioner reported, 'that the thief had demonic intentions.'

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Jun 22, 2020Jun 18, 2021

Vatican cardinal: ‘Barbaric hatred’ behind desecration of Mary statues in French churches

Cardinal Robert Sarah tweeted: 'Catholics can no longer remain silent.'

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Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent

• Jan 13, 2020Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Desecration

‘Desecration’: Canterbury Cathedral hosts alcohol-fueled ‘silent disco’ near tomb of English martyr

Catholic parishes suffer damage from vandalism after pro-life-backed ballot issue failed in Ohio

Over 300 Catholic churches hit with destructive acts of vandalism since spring 2020: report

Catholic church in Colorado attacked after leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade

Another statue toppled, cathedral set on fire as desecration continues

Catholics gather for prayer vigil in front of Mary statue vandalized by arsonist

Blessed Sacrament and tabernacle stolen from North Carolina Catholic Church

Vatican cardinal: ‘Barbaric hatred’ behind desecration of Mary statues in French churches