USCCB calls attention to alarming trend of vandalism of U.S. churches aleteia.org

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is bringing attention to the increasing vandalism of churches in America. They cite more than 67 destructive incidents that have occurred since May 2020.

The report includes a list of incidents that took place across 25 states. Arson, the beheading of statues, desecration of graves, and hateful graffiti are among the most commonly reported crimes.

The vast majority of cases were simple acts of vandalism resulting in damage to church property. Some of the reports, however, were disturbingly dangerous.On April 1, 2021, gunshots were fired at the abbey of Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles in rural Missouri…

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