Young Muslims shout «Allahu Akbar» and "we'll burn your church" in Avinyó.
The rector denounces threats after the evening Mass by a group of young people. The police are monitoring the church.
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Explain the medium Police & Realities On Saturday 10 May 2025, after the evening Mass, around ten young Muslims aged between 15 and 20 entered the church of Montfavet in Avignon, France. Their pretext was that they wanted to visit the temple, but their behaviour turned violent. According to Father Laurent Milan and several witnesses, They shouted insults at the Catholic religion, made threats and sang «Allahu Akbar», «Jesus, we'll fuck you» and even promised, «We'll come back and burn your church.».
A witness told La Provence that «One of them began to run, while the others gathered around the priest, shouting insults.«The rector has explained that he does not live in peace: «They stole a computer from the church, candles… Sometimes people come and deliberately kick the ball against the church wall during Mass. » .
The priest filed a complaint immediately, and the police have opened an investigation. Security camera footage is being reviewed to identify those responsible. Meanwhile, The police presence around the church has been strengthened to ensure the safety of the faithful. .
Deteriorated environment
This incident is set against a backdrop of growing tensions in the area, with acts of incivility, thefts and noise during Mass. The rector has expressed his concern about the deterioration of the environment and has called on the authorities to take firm measures to to protect freedom of worship and the safety of the faithful .
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