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The vandalized statue of “Mary, Protector of the Faith” on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The vandalism was discovered around 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 2024.

Blessed Mother statue at D.C.’s National Shrine vandalized

Feb 16, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The statue, located on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, appeared to have... Read more

The statue of the Blessed Mother pictured before the incident on its pedestal in front of the headquarters of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska.

Police drop investigation into vandalization of Nebraska Blessed Mother statue

Feb 14, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

A police report obtained by CNA lists the incident as a “larceny,” not as vandalism nor a possible hate crime. Read more

Demonstrators threw smoke bombs, smashed windows, and spray-painted pro-abortion graffiti on the Pro Vita & Famiglia association’s main office in Rome on Nov. 25, 2023, despite the presence of Italian police at the protest.

Giorgia Meloni condemns vandalism of pro-life center in Rome

Nov 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The Italian prime minister has condemned the vandalism of a pro-life organization’s headquarters in Rome perpetrated during a protest. Read more

The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5, 2023.

California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime

Nov 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5 with white paint splattered... Read more

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church in his diocese was used to shoot a provocative music video, released Oct. 31, 2023, with the prelate set to investigate why the more-than-100-year-old Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church permitted the controversial video to be recorded on its property.

Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate

Nov 2, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video,... Read more

A crucifix that was vandalized at Boston’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Oct. 25, 2023, has since been repaired.

Massachusetts man arrested in assault and vandalism incident at Boston cathedral

Oct 27, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Boston police arrested a man Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman and defacing a crucifix outside the Cathedral of the... Read more

Reference image / green handkerchief used by promoters of abortion.

Pro-abortion demonstrators allegedly tag church in Spain with offensive graffiti

Oct 23, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Spanish Christian Lawyers Foundation has filed a complaint against a pro-abortion organization whose activists also allegedly harassed Mass-goers. Read more

The Cross of San Lázaro of Seville, Spain, sculpted in the 16th century, was vandalized on the night of Oct. 21-22, 2023.

Cross in public square in Spain smashed to pieces

Oct 23, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

A stone cross carved in the 16th century and placed on a pedestal in a public square next to the... Read more

Vandalism of a pro-life display outside St. Paul Catholic Church in Fenton, Missouri, on Oct. 3, 2023.

Pro-life display vandalized at St. Louis County parish 

Oct 3, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The display was on the grounds of St. Paul Catholic Church, a large parish with a school located in the... Read more

F*** religion,' 'Satans watching,' '666,' and an upside down cross were drawn on the side of Annunciation Catholic School in Denver in June.

Two more anti-Catholic attacks: church in El Paso and school in Denver

Jul 19, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

“So many people are not getting the message of what we teach or they’re not getting a message of the... Read more

The parish of  St. Josemaría in Alcorcón, Spain, was vandalized the night of June 15-16, 2023.

Same church in Spain where priest was stabbed has now been vandalized and robbed

Jun 16, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Fortunately, the priest was able to determine that the tabernacle was untouched. Read more

Pro Vita & Famiglia (Pro Life & Family) headquarters in Rome was vandalized June 10, 2023.

LGBT vandals hit Pro Life and Family office in Rome

Jun 13, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The office’s security gate was covered with messages such as “abortion on demand,” “fascists should be hanged,” and “transfeminist revenge.” Read more

The Christ in Death statue after restoration on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo, North Dakota.

Grandmother, grandchildren work to restore Fargo cathedral statue destroyed by vandal

May 20, 2023

By Paul Braun / New Earth

Artist Marilyn Loegering is no stranger to difficult projects, but even she was shocked at what she saw in late... Read more

The Agape Pregnancy Resource Center in Des Moines, Iowa, was vandalized in June 2022.

FBI offers $15,000 for help identifying suspect in pro-life pregnancy center vandalism

May 10, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The bureau is offering the reward for information on the vandal or vandals of Pregnancy Resource Center in Des Moines,... Read more

The Bowling Green Pregnancy Center in Bowling Green, Ohio, was vandalized in a “Jane’s Revenge” graffiti attack on April 15, 2023.

Ohio pregnancy center vandalized in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack

Apr 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A pro-life pregnancy center in Bowling Green, Ohio, was vandalized with “Jane’s Revenge” pro-abortion graffiti on Saturday.  Read more

Maeve Nota vandalized St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, in June 2022.

Biden DOJ recommends no jail time for attack on Catholic church in Washington state

Apr 13, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The damage at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, amounted to more than $30,000. Read more

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Arrest made in vandalism of New York pregnancy center

Mar 28, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

An arrest has been made in the March 16 act of vandalism committed at a pro-life pregnancy center in Amherst,... Read more

Destruction in the art show at the Rector’s Office of the National University of Cuy in Argentina on March 20, 2023.

Argentine archdiocese repudiates destruction of blasphemous art exhibition

Mar 21, 2023

By CNA Staff

The Archdiocese of Mendoza, Argentina, repudiated the acts of violence that took place Monday afternoon against an art exhibition offensive... Read more

First Care, a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis, was vandalized March 3, 2023.

Abortion activists smash windows at Minnesota pregnancy clinic that provides free diapers

Mar 6, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Vandals smashed the windows of a pro-life pregnancy center in Minneapolis and spray-painted it with graffiti in the middle of... Read more

Houston Pregnancy Help Center’s location in the Fifth Ward of Houston was vandalized in the early morning of Jan. 29, 2023.

Leader of Houston pro-life pregnancy center says pro-abortion vandalism was ‘racist’

Feb 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Two vandals were allegedly caught on camera writing “Abortion for all” on the front of the clinic in Houston’s Fifth... Read more