Arsonists attempted to set fire to Assumption Cathedral, the first public Catholic worship place in Hindu-majority Nepal.
Ucanews.com reported that Fr Ignatius Rai, pastor of the cathedral parish, said the incident occurred around 3am, April 18, when "unknown persons" broke into the church premises. They started a fire that partially damaged the priest's residence and the western part of the church. A car and two motorbikes also were burned. No casualties were reported.
"This is shocking. The local Christian community is now living under threat," Fr Rai told ucanews.com.
