The masked vandal desecrated the altar by trying to rip off the cloth, as well as kicking down six antique candle holders from the ... of holiest symbols in the Catholic religion, and was roped ...

he reverted completely to his childhood faith that began on the eve of the funeral of Pope John Paul II. He publishes Big Pulpit, Catholic Stand, Ignitum Today, and The American Catholic.

Footage shows an individual jumping on to the altar, removing a cloth and kicking over the six golden candle holders. Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, told the ANSA news ...

But the first person to arrive at St. Mary's Catholic Church after ... and mud-splattered pews: a candle representing the presence of Christ remained lit at the altar. "I turned and I looked ...