"Spate of Church Fires Ravages Canada Since May 2021"

Since May 2021, 33 churches in Canada have been destroyed by fire, with 24 of the fires being intentionally set. The increase in attacks follows reports of "mass graves" found at former Catholic and Christian residential schools for Indigenous children. Approximately 50% of the fires affected Catholic churches, and arrests have been made in just nine of the church fires. The attacks have drawn attention to the experience of the Canadian Indigenous community, and some Indigenous leaders have spoken out against the vandalism and arson.