Church thefts in France rise by 24% in two years as attacks on European places of worship mount

Thefts from churches in France have risen dramatically, with official figures showing a 24 percent increase in just two years. In 2024, 780 incidents were recorded, ranging from stolen chalices and statues to collection money amid a growing vulnerability of Christian places of worship. At Paris’s Notre-Dame d’Auteuil Church, Father Antoine Devienne explained how his … Continue reading Church thefts in France rise by 24% in two years as attacks on European places of worship mount