Croatia
Pope Leo XIV to Youth in Medjugorje: 'Be Builders of Peace'
The Holy Father urged participants of Mladifest to rely on Our Lady and follow Jesus, just days after a Polish national desecrated statues and set fire to the altar of St. James Church.
Crime
Pole Suspected of Three Crimes in Međugorje: Set Altar on Fire and Damaged Statue of Our Lady
Prosecutor's Office of BiH Took Over the Case of 31-Year-Old Bartłomiej Włodzimierz Krakowiak, Suspected by Police of Inciting Religious Hatred, Damaging Religious Objects, and Causing General Danger.
Local
Albina Grčić After Vandalism in Međugorje: 'Pray for Međugorje'
As the investigation into the desecration of the shrine continues, the singer shared an emotional message, while HDZ representative Darijana Filipović defends her statements.
Crime
State Prosecutor's Office of BiH Takes Over Case of Polish Man (31) Suspected of Vandalism in Međugorje
During the night, statue of Our Lady desecrated and altar set on fire, prosecutor's office announces motion for detention. Attacks condemned by Krišto, Palić, and other institutions.
Local
Raguž: Reactions of Zovko and Filipović to Međugorje Incident Are Political Marketing
HRS leader accused HDZ representatives of turning the Međugorje scandal into an attack on Catholics before the investigation. The perpetrator is a Polish Catholic, and Father Horvat knows him.
World
Filipović First Called Medjugorje Vandalism an Attack on Catholics, Then Changed Her Mind
Local
Suspect Arrested for Desecration in Medjugorje: Local Ivo Ran Barefoot and Jumped on Fugitive
Croatia
Lovren Condemns Vandalism in Medjugorje: 'Holy Places Are Not to Be Touched!'
Crime
Suspect Arrested for Desecration of Virgin Mary Statue and Altar Fire in Međugorje
Local
Vandal Attack in Medjugorje: Statues of Our Lady Desecrated and Altar Set on Fire, Shrine Remains Open
The Medjugorje Parish Office stated that the regular prayer program continues without interruption, while police investigate the attack that occurred in the early morning hours of July 28, 2026.
Local
Grlić Radman Condemns Vandalism in Međugorje: Cameras Captured Altar Arson
Foreign Minister Fiercely Condemns Desecration of Religious Sites, Calling It a Deep Insult to Believers.
World
Medjugorje Parish Office After Vandalism: Respond with Prayer, Fasting, and Forgiveness
Unknown perpetrators desecrated a statue of the Virgin Mary and damaged the altar of St. James Church; the Interreligious Council condemned the attack and demanded an investigation.