Vandalism Rocks Wichita's St. Patrick Catholic Church, Flag Burned

Authorities in Wichita, Kansas, are investigating a possible hate crime after St. Patrick Catholic Church was vandalized, featuring extensive damage that included the beheading of a statue, broken candles and windows, and the burning of an American flag. A 23-year-old suspect, identified as Michael Angel Gonzalez, has been arrested and charged with burglary, criminal desecration, and criminal damage to property. The vandalism also included a Satanic message and a website linked to a group planning a Satanic worship ritual at the Kansas State Capitol. The Wichita Police Department, along with federal law enforcement, is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, which has been condemned by the local Catholic Conference as an act of