New Report Notes ‘Significant Rise’ in ‘Personal Attacks’ on Christians in Europe

New report notes ‘significant rise’ in ‘personal attacks’ on Christians in Europe

The report also documented 516 anti-Christian hate crimes; however, when "theft and break-ins at religious sites are included, the figure rises to 1,503."

Austrian State TV Portrays Christian Influencers as Dangerous Radicals

A news program aired by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF has presented a report on so-called Christfluencers—Christians sharing their faith on social media—framing them as radical and potentially dangerous. The report, on the ZIB1 news show, was hostile towards Christians expressing their faith while failing to comment on online content creators from any other faith. Even Islamic influencers pushing hateful messages were ignored by the …

Violence against Christians rises sharply across Europe, report warns

EWTN News, Nov 17, 2025 / 09:06 am Church arson attacks across Europe nearly doubled in 2024, part of a broader surge in anti-Christian hate crimes that included 274 personal assaults against Christians and the [...]

Arson attacks on European churches have doubled in one year: report

According to the report, a total of 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes were recorded in Europe in 2024, including 274 attacks on individuals.

Europe faces surge in anti-Christian attacks as violence spreads

Europe is facing a growing wave of anti-Christian violence, with Germany recording the highest number of arson attacks in 2024. According to the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe), a total of 2,211 anti-Christian offenses were documented across the continent, including 274 personal attacks involving physical violence and threats. Analysts warn that these figures reflect a climate of growing…