Fox News Reports Church Attacks Up 730% Since 2018

Attacks on Catholic and other Christian churches in the United States have risen sharply over the past six years, according to figures cited by Fox News. The network reported a 730% increase in such incidents since 2018, with 415 hostile acts—including arson, vandalism and shootings—recorded in 2024 alone. One of the most recent cases is a shooting at a church in Minneapolis that left several worshippers injured. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an inquiry into the episode, treating it as a potential hate-motivated attack. Authorities have not yet disclosed suspects or possible motives. Religious-freedom advocates are urging federal and state officials to step up security assistance for houses of worship and to improve tracking of anti-Christian violence. Church leaders say they are reviewing safety protocols amid concerns that the upward trend could continue into 2025.