Tabernacles forced and relic dumped in Madrid parish burglary

Overnight July 31–August 1, 2026, intruders forced the Cáritas gate and multiple doors at Santa Margarita María de Alacoque parish in Madrid’s Latina district, opened both tabernacles, and threw a relic of the parish’s patron saint on the floor. The Blessed Sacrament had been removed for the August closure. Offering-box cash, tools, and paint were stolen. Abogados Cristianos later filed a complaint alleging robbery and profanation.