Vienna: Left-Wing Extremists Target Christian Sites
20th October 2025
Hate crimes against Christians are rising across Europe, especially in Austria. In Vienna alone, five incidents of vandalism against churches and Christian memorials were reported between mid-September and early October. Attacks included destroyed statues, graffiti, defaced religious icons, arson and threats.
Some of these acts were linked to left-wing extremists. A paint attack on the Paulaner Church was claimed via an anonymous video on the extremist platform Indymedia, targeting a pro-life demonstration. During the October 5th opening mass of the March for Life at St. Charles’ Church, worshippers discovered a bag containing fake ticking bombs.