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SPECIAL REPORT
The Arrest Outside the Church
On October 6, 2025, Washington, D.C. police arrested a man outside a downtown church during an event marking the opening of the new Supreme Court term. Witnesses alerted authorities after seeing the suspect acting suspiciously near the church entrance with a large backpack. When police approached, they discovered a Molotov cocktail, incendiary materials, and components resembling explosive devices. The man was detained without injuries or damage to the church.
Subsequent searches led investigators to the suspect’s vehicle and residence, where they uncovered more than 200 homemade explosives and a written manifesto detailing grievances against religious institutions and government authorities.
Investigators Trace Motive and Threat Level
Federal agents and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) joined the investigation. Officials described the suspect’s arsenal as “highly volatile” and said the manifesto suggested a planned act of mass violence against the church and its attendees.
While investigators have not disclosed the full contents of the manifesto, sources indicate the writings contained anti-Christian rhetoric and apocalyptic themes. Authorities are now assessing whether the incident fits the federal definition of domestic terrorism and if others were involved.
Response and Broader Concerns
The church involved, whose name has not yet been released publicly, was hosting a community event attended by local officials and faith leaders when the suspect was apprehended. Church leaders thanked law enforcement for their swift action, emphasizing gratitude that “a tragedy was prevented through vigilance and courage.”
The arrest comes amid a rising number of threats and attempted attacks on religious institutions across the United States. Security experts warn that even failed plots have a chilling effect on worship, underscoring the need for proactive security measures. For D.C. authorities, the swift intervention at this church may have averted what could have been one of the most devastating attacks on a house of worship in recent memory.
REGIONAL THREATS
AFRICA
ILORIN, NIGERIA – A pastor in Kwara State was killed by kidnappers despite his family paying ransom, continuing a pattern of targeted attacks against clergy in Nigeria.
MIDDLE EAST & CENTRAL ASIA
PUNJAB, PAKISTAN – A Pakistani pastor recently acquitted of blasphemy charges died suddenly two days after his release, raising suspicions of mistreatment while in custody.
SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA
BALLIA, INDIA – A man in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly offering money and jobs to induce religious conversion to Christianity, highlighting ongoing tensions under India’s anti-conversion laws.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – A Vietnamese pastor was arrested on “anti-state” charges, with rights groups saying the government continues to suppress independent Christian leaders and house churches.
DHAKA, BANGLADESH – A homemade bomb exploded at Rosary Church in Dhaka on the eve of a major feast day, damaging the sanctuary but causing no injuries.
LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Three men were found shot dead outside a church in San Juan, marking Puerto Rico’s sixth mass killing of the year.
NORTH AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – A man was arrested outside a D.C. church during a Supreme Court event for carrying a Molotov cocktail and other incendiary materials. Police later revealed the suspect had over 200 homemade explosives and a manifesto, suggesting premeditated intent to target the church.
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, USA – Firefighters responded to a major blaze at San Angelo Apostolic Church on Sunday morning; investigators are probing potential electrical or criminal causes.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA – An explosion occurred outside a South Carolina churchduring morning services; no injuries were reported, but police are investigating as a possible act of vandalism.
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, USA – A church in Huntsville was vandalized after hosting a Turning Point USA event, in what authorities are considering a politically motivated act.
EUROPE
FRENKENDORF, SWITZERLAND – Authorities are investigating suspected arson at St. Margaretha Church in Frenkendorf after a fire broke out inside the sanctuary overnight.
BROSELEY, ENGLAND – Local councillors reported multiple vandalism incidents, including an arson attack on a church’s front door, in the Broseley area.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – Police discovered the bodies of five men found naked inside a former church building; investigators are exploring multiple leads, though foul play is suspected.
AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA
No current updates.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please join us in praying that God will open doors for divine connections and new opportunities at the Open USA B4T Expo in Fort Collins. Pray that we would listen closely to His guidance, walk in faith, and represent His Kingdom with wisdom and humility. May every conversation and partnership reflect His purpose — and may we follow faithfully wherever He leads.
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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