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Church fires

Arson damages Ottawa church

Arson damages Ottawa church

Quinton Amundson · September 23, 2024

The Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) Arson Unit is investigating a fire that broke out around 3 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the downtown St. Joseph’s Parish.
Bell tower at historic church in northern France collapses in arson fire

Bell tower at historic church in northern France collapses in arson fire

OSV News · September 4, 2024

A man was taken into police custody after a major fire broke out at the historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in the northern French town of Saint-Omer in the morning hours of Sept. 2, causing its bell tower to collapse.
‘Invaluable’ Group of Seven works lost in church blaze

‘Invaluable’ Group of Seven works lost in church blaze

Catholic Register Staff · June 12, 2024

The only church to feature artwork by members of the famed Group of Seven Canadian artists burned to the ground, taking with it the “stunning” murals on its walls and dome.
MPs choose not to condemn church fires

MPs choose not to condemn church fires

Liberals, NDP vote nay on motion

Quinton Amundson · February 20, 2024

A call to condemn the most recent arson attack on a Christian church — Feb. 9 at Blessed Sacrament Church in downtown Regina — failed to gain unanimous approval in the House of Commons.