How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein

Heather Higgins (2022). How a Sacred Indonesian Artifact Ended Up On The Fourth Floor of Mundelein. Loyola Phoenix. 26 October.

India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum

Taniya Dutta (2022). India demands return of stolen antique idols from US museum. The National News. 26 October.

Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States

R. Sivaraman (2022). Two antique idols stolen from Tiruvarur temple 50 years ago, traced to United States. The Hindu. 25 October.

`Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'

Alena Botros (2022). `Wealth is a curse': Hobby Lobby founder says he's giving away his company instead of keeping it in the family because he `chose God'. Fortune. 25 October.

UC Berkeley to repatriate thousands of ancestral remains to Indigenous tribes: 'Restorative justice'

Jisha Joseph (2022). UC Berkeley to repatriate thousands of ancestral remains to Indigenous tribes: 'Restorative justice'. Upworthy. 24 October.

Going home: Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT tribes from historical society

Darrell Ehrlick (2022). Going home: Big Medicine will be returned to CSKT tribes from historical society. Daily Montanan. 23 October.

U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India

R. Sivaraman (2022). U.S. returns 307 antiquities, valued at nearly $4 million, to India. The Hindu. 18 October.

Department of Interior Proposes Overhaul of NAGPRA

Jenna Kunze (2022). Department of Interior Proposes Overhaul of NAGPRA. Native News Online. 13 October.

Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City

India Narrative (2022). Two stolen antique idols from Tamil Nadu traced to Kansas City. India Narrative. 13 October.

Mass. museum returns sacred Native American items from its collection

Ryan Mancini (2022). Mass. museum returns sacred Native American items from its collection. Masslive. 11 October.

Sacred items in Barre library's museum to be returned to Sioux

Mark Pratt (2022). Sacred items in Barre library's museum to be returned to Sioux. Telegram & Gazette. 11 October.

University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe

Jeffery Brown, Lena I. Jackson (2022). University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe. PBS. 10 October.

Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn

Mouhamad Rachini (2022). Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn. CBC. 30 September.

Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta

Sarah Chew, Cole Fortner, Alejandro Melgar (2022). Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta. City News. 30 September.

Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples

Anna Junker (2022). Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples. Edmonton Journal. 30 September.

The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa

Orthodox Times (2022). The repatriation of Evangelistary Manuscript 220 at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Eikosiphoinissa. Orthodox Times. 29 September.

Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation

Mark A. Kellner (2022). Thousand-year-old Gospel manuscript to return to Greek monastery in Museum of the Bible repatriation. The Washington Times. 28 September.

Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years

Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.

Historical artifacts stolen from church in Lac Ste Anne County

CTV (2022). Historical artifacts stolen from church in Lac Ste Anne County. CTV. 22 September.

Chief concerned about artifacts First Nations don't know about being held by museums

Shari Narine (2022). Chief concerned about artifacts First Nations don't know about being held by museums. Penticton Herald. 22 September.

T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.

R. Sivaraman (2022). T.N. Police's Idol Wing claims ownership of Kala Samhara Moorthy idol auctioned in U.S.. The Hindu. 22 September.

TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA

DT Next (2022). TN's Rs 34 crore worth idol traced to USA. DT Next. 22 September.

Robo de arte sacro; un delito que no se castiga en el Edomex

Patricia Venegas (2022). Robo de arte sacro; un delito que no se castiga en el Edomex. El Sold de Toluca. 20 September.

Robo de arte sacro tiene poca incidencia

Few insances of theft of sacred art

José Ortega (2021). Robo de arte sacro tiene poca incidencia. Cuarto Poder. 1 September.

U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan

OCCRP (2021). U.S. Returns Trove of Looted Antiquities to Pakistan. OCCRP. 31 August.

How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts

S. Vijay Kumar (2021). How The Museums Of Yale And Harvard House Stolen, Ill-Gotten Indian Artefacts. Swarajya. 30 August.

Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand

Karnjana Karnjanatawe (2021). Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand. Bangkok Post. 19 August.

Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor

Dorian Batycka (2021). Watchdog Group Links Rubin-Ladd Foundation, a Prolific Museum Benefactor, to Jailed Antiquities Dealer Subhash Kapoor. ArtNet News. 18 August.

Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands

Debra Utacia Krol (2021). Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands. AZ Central. 16 August.

Sacred Indigenous Objects Returned to Southeast

KINY (2021). Sacred Indigenous Objects Returned to Southeast. KINY. 13 August.

Aprehenden a dos personas por robar un santo de la iglesia de Copacabana

Two people arrested for theft of a saint from the church of Copacabana

Uno (2021). Aprehenden a dos personas por robar un santo de la iglesia de Copacabana. Uno. 6 April.

US hands over lost antiques to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2021). US hands over lost antiques to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 3 April.

US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal

Khabarhub (2021). US government hands over lost antiquities to Nepal. Khabarhub. 2 April.

Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka

Colombo Gazette (2021). Manhattan District Attorney returns 18th Century Buddha statues to Sri Lanka. Colombo Gazette. 27 March.

Ancient lintels coming home

Ploenpote Atthakor (2021). Ancient lintels coming home. Bangkok Post. 26 March.

Arte sacro: patrimonio en riesgo

Sacred art: heritage at risk

Sonia Ávila (2021). Arte sacro: patrimonio en riesgo. El Sol de México. 26 March.

Trujillo: delincuentes roban objetos religiosos por más de 10.000 soles

Trujillo: criminals steal religious objects worth more than 10,000 soles

Javier Meregildo (2021). Trujillo: delincuentes roban objetos religiosos por más de 10.000 soles. La República. 26 March.

Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home

Jennifer Lu (2021). Two Thai artifacts in a San Francisco museum were stolen. Now, they're on their way home. Los Angeles Times. 26 March.

Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor

Patch (2021). Manhattan District Attorney's Office: Manhattan D.A.'S Office Returns Pair Of Statues Seized Pursuant To The Investigation Of Subhash Kapoor. Patch. 25 March.

36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says

Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.

Bringing the goddess home

S. Vijay Kumar (2020). Bringing the goddess home. Mumbai Mirror. 13 December.

Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe

Denise Ryan (2020). Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe. Vancouver Sun. 12 December.

Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance

Catherine Hickley (2020). Smithsonian and Berlin museums join forces to investigate Asian art provenance. The Art Newspaper. 10 December.

Supreme court hears arguments in landmark cases over art stolen by Nazis during Holocaust

Ed Pilkington (2020). Supreme court hears arguments in landmark cases over art stolen by Nazis during Holocaust. The Guardian. 8 December.

Looted Nazi Art Again Before Supreme Court

Nina Totenberg (2020). Looted Nazi Art Again Before Supreme Court. NPR. 7 December.

Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation

Cassie Packard (2020). Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation. Hyperallergic. 7 December.

California bill seeks to give tribes more standing to recover sacred objects from museums

Alexei Koseff (2020). California bill seeks to give tribes more standing to recover sacred objects from museums. San Francisco Chronicle. 28 November.

Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War

David D'Arcy (2020). Museum of the Bible returns hand-written gospels looted from Greece during the First World War. The Art Newspaper. 26 November.

While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India

Brian Boucher (2020). While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India. ArtNet News. 24 November.

Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago

Varsha Rani (2020). Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago. Vice. 23 November.

Where Are the Other Fake Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Gordon Govier (2020). Where Are the Other Fake Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls?. Christianity Today. 23 November.

Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city

CGTN (2020). Cultural relics repatriated by U.S. find home in east China city. CGTN. 17 November.

Minneapolis art museum criticised for keeping ancient Indigenous objects

Gabriella Angeleti (2020). Minneapolis art museum criticised for keeping ancient Indigenous objects. The Art Newspaper. 9 November.

Stolen relics

Dawn (2020). Stolen relics. Dawn. 5 November.

Antiquities Recovered in 2015 in New York City Given Back to Pakistan

Associated Press (2020). Antiquities Recovered in 2015 in New York City Given Back to Pakistan. Indiawest. 5 November.

Ni las iglesias respetan: roban campana en el templo de San Lorenzo de Villalpando

Not even churches respected: Bell stolen in the temple of San Lorenzo in Villalpando

María Espino (2020). Ni las iglesias respetan: roban campana en el templo de San Lorenzo de Villalpando. Periódico Correo. 3 November.

A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York

The Value (2020). A Rare Buddha's Head Statue Once Looted by the Nazis Goes up for Auction in New York. The Value. 6 September.

The Latest in Restitutions: A Bill Offers California's Indigenous Tribes Ownership of Ancestral Objects

Cassie Packard (2020). The Latest in Restitutions: A Bill Offers California's Indigenous Tribes Ownership of Ancestral Objects. Hyperallergic. 4 September.

ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery

ICE (2020). ICE recovers 19th century painting stolen from Italian monastery. ICE. 3 September.

Se robaron una campana en iglesia de Tulancingo

A bell stolen from the Tulancingo church

Concepción Ocádiz (2020). Se robaron una campana en iglesia de Tulancingo. El Sol de Tulancingo. 28 August.

Tribal nations are decolonizing cultural protection

Anna V. Smith (2020). Tribal nations are decolonizing cultural protection. High Country News. 27 August.

American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India

Eileen Kinsella (2020). American Authorities Have Returned 10 Looted Antiquities Worth a Combined $1.2 Million Back to India. ArtNet News. 20 August.

US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant

S. Vijay Kumar (2020). US Returns 10 Smuggled Artefacts To India; Here Are Six Reasons Why This Is Significant. Swarajya Magazine. 15 August.

What Ever Happened to the Gospel of Jesus's Wife?

Amy Weiss-Meyer (2020). What Ever Happened to the Gospel of Jesus's Wife?. The Atlantic. 11 August.

Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp

Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.

Trading in Native artifacts does real harm

Robert Alan Hershey (2020). Trading in Native artifacts does real harm. High Country News. 3 August.

Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación

Morton: Not all sacred art is [property] of the nation

Selene Flores (2020). Morton: no todo arte sacro es de la nación. Milenio. 19 May.

Interpol busca más de 5 mil obras de arte que fueron robadas en el país

Leonardo Nieva (2020). Interpol busca más de 5 mil obras de arte que fueron robadas en el país. Perfil. 14 March.

Robo en otra iglesia de Córdoba: se llevaron los cálices

Theft in another Cordoba church: chalices taken

Cadena 3 (2020). Robo en otra iglesia de Córdoba: se llevaron los cálices. Cadena 3. 11 March.

Robo de arte sacro, cotidiano e impune

Theft of sacred art: everyday and unpunished

El Universal (2020). Robo de arte sacro, cotidiano e impune. Pulso. 23 February.

'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories

Chris Aadland (2020). 'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories. Casper Star Tribune. 6 February.

Aumenta en SLP el robo a Iglesias

Alicia Limón (2019). Aumenta en SLP el robo a Iglesias. Plano Informativo. 15 February.

El hombre que robó las imágenes de la iglesia, regresó y confesó que las vendió en el mercado

Man that stole church paintings returns and confesses that he sold them in the market

El Tribuno (2019). El hombre que robó las imágenes de la iglesia, regresó y confesó que las vendió en el mercado. El Tribuno. 12 February.

Holy statue stolen from Indigenous church dumped in snowy gravel pit

Betsy Trumpener (2019). Holy statue stolen from Indigenous church dumped in snowy gravel pit. CBC. 18 January.

Historic Effigy Stolen, Whacked on Head, Left in Snow for Weeks

Cole Kelly (2019). Historic Effigy Stolen, Whacked on Head, Left in Snow for Weeks. My Prince George Now. 17 January.

SLP, entre los estados con mayor número de robo de arte sacro

SLP among the states with the highest number of sacred art thefts

El Exprés (2018). SLP, entre los estados con mayor número de robo de arte sacro. El Exprés. 26 December.

`This is our land': Native Americans see Trump's move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture

Kurtis Lee (2018). `This is our land': Native Americans see Trump's move to reduce Bears Ears monument as an assault on their culture. Los Angeles Times. 25 December.

Criminales roban arte sacro de 26 iglesias del país cada semana. Pero ni siquiera hay inventario

Criminals rob sacred art from 26 churches in the country each week, but they have not been inventoried

EFE (2018). Criminales roban arte sacro de 26 iglesias del país cada semana. Pero ni siquiera hay inventario. SinEmbargo. 22 December.

Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'

CNA News Service (2018). Repatriation of 6th century mosaics 'important for cultural heritage'. Cyprus Mail. 22 December.

Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts

Colin Moynihan (2018). Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over `Stolen' Manuscripts. The New York Times. 14 December.

18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals

Josefin Dolsten (2018). 18 groups ask Pompeo to exclude Jewish artifacts from import restriction deals. The Times of Israel. 13 December.

US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2018). US an Oz ignore India's request for return of stolen idols. The Times of India. 11 December.

Native American group denounces Met's exhibition of indigenous objects

Gabriella Angeleti (2018). Native American group denounces Met's exhibition of indigenous objects. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.

Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met

Javier Pes (2018). Thailand Is Ramping Up Efforts to Recover Cultural Heritage From US Museums, Including the Met. ArtNet News. 6 November.

Callao: delincuente se persigna ante Señor de los Milagros y roba cáliz de parroquia

Callao: Delenquent crosses self in front of Señor de los Milagros and steals church chalice

La República (2018). Callao: delincuente se persigna ante Señor de los Milagros y roba cáliz de parroquia. La República. 2 November.

Sacred art stolen from Yucatecan churches

The Yucatan Times (2018). Sacred art stolen from Yucatecan churches. The Yucatan Times. 5 October.

Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible

Ben Kennedy (2018). Ancient Bible Stolen, Turns up Years Later at Museum of the Bible. CBN. 4 October.

Robo de arte sacro en Yucatán, un delito impune

Theft of sacred art in Yucatán, a crime committed with impunity

La Verdad (2018). Robo de arte sacro en Yucatán, un delito impune. La Verdad. 30 September.

Robaron corona de oro de la Virgen del Valle en iglesia de La Guaira

Gold crown of the Virgen del Valle stolen from La Guaira church

Noticia al Día (2018). Robaron corona de oro de la Virgen del Valle en iglesia de La Guaira. Noticia al Día. 18 September.

Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections

Darden Livesay (2018). Greek Orthodox Church Attempting to Reclaim Centuries-Old Manuscripts in U.S. Collections. The Pappas Post. 17 September.

Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site

Simone McCarthy (2018). Buddha statue pulled from Sotheby's auction on suspicion it may be from China Unesco site. South China Morning Post. 14 September.

Roban campanas de la iglesia en Rancho Jesús, Oaxaca

Bells from church in Rancho Jesús, Oaxaca, stolen

Saúl Salazar (2018). Roban campanas de la iglesia en Rancho Jesús, Oaxaca. NVI Noticias. 12 September.

Clinton woman gets 20 months for stealing from Russian Icons Museum

By Brad Petrishen (2018). Clinton woman gets 20 months for stealing from Russian Icons Museum. Telegram & Gazette. 11 September.

Massillon man accused of stealing religious relics pleads not guilty

Samantha Ickes (2018). Massillon man accused of stealing religious relics pleads not guilty. IndeOnline. 7 September.

Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines

Mary Hudetz (2018). Feds: US tribal items sold at Paris auction houses declines. The Journal Times. 7 September.

Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India

Erin Edgemon (2018). Birmingham museum returns stolen sculpture to India. AL. 5 September.

Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams

Nikhila Natarajan (2018). Two stunning 12th century antiques repatriated to India by New York District Attorney and US Homeland Security Investigations teams. First Post. 5 September.

Alarma robo de arte sacro; 'acaban adornando la casa de ricos'

Alarms raised over theft of sacred art; 'they end up decorating the houses of the rich'

Juan Pablo Reyes (2018). Alarma robo de arte sacro; 'acaban adornando la casa de ricos'. Excelsior. 3 September.

Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

Josefin Dolsten (2018). Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US. Cleveland Jewish News. 18 July.

Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia

Churches to implement video surveillance

Monsetrrat García (2018). Iglesias implementarán video vigilancia. El Sol de San Juan del Rio. 9 July.

Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?

Sarah E. Bond (2018). Should the Getty Return Its Famed "Victorious Youth' Statue?. Hyperallergic. 5 July.

Prized artifacts stolen from Harlem church

Igor Kossov, Stephanie Pagones (2018). Prized artifacts stolen from Harlem church. New York Post. 1 May.

Bringing our Gods home

Sahina Shrestha (2018). Bringing our Gods home. Nepali Times. 6 April.

The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal

Sarah Cascone (2018). The Met Will Return Looted Statues of Sages and Goddesses to Both India and Nepal. ArtNet News. 5 April.

New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal

AFP (2018). New York Met returns stolen idols to Nepal. The Nation. 5 April.

Stolen idols returned to Nepal

The Himalayan Times (2018). Stolen idols returned to Nepal. The Himalayan Times. 4 April.

Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know

Noah Feit (2018). Who would steal a crucifix from a church? This SC university wants to know. The State. 22 January.

Delincuentes roban campana de bronce en iglesia de caserío de Chongoyape

Thieves steal bronze bell from the Catholic church of Chongoyape

RPP (2018). Delincuentes roban campana de bronce en iglesia de caserío de Chongoyape. RPP. 22 January.

Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met

Naomi Rea (2018). Tiny French Town Demands the Restitution of a Religious Reliquary From the Met. ArtNet News. 16 January.

Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats

Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.

Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts

R. Sivaraman (2018). Stolen idols in the U.S. must be brought back: art enthusiasts. The Hindu. 6 January.

German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves

Associated Press (2017). German museum returning objects robbed from Alaskan graves. KTUU. 19 December.

Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors

RAPSI (2017). Case over non-return of ancient icons to Russia sent back to prosecutors. RAPSI. 11 December.

Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened

Jacob Natowicz (2017). Iraqi Jewish archive: from 2003 to now, what's happened. Beloit College Round Table. 11 December.

El Arte Sacro en México

Jorge Díaz Bartolomé (2017). El Arte Sacro en México. Diario Xalapa. 6 December.

Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq

Oren Peleg (2017). Push Underway to Keep Jewish Artifacts From Returning to Iraq. Jewish Journal. 6 December.

Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn

Peter Beaumont, Oliver Laughland (2017). Trade in Dead Sea Scrolls awash with suspected forgeries, experts warn. The Guardian. 21 November.

Forgeries may hide in Museum of the Bible's dead see scrolls

Michael Greshko (2017). Forgeries may hide in Museum of the Bible's dead see scrolls. National Geographic. 19 November.

La Victoria: se llevan S/ 90.000 en joyas de iglesia y profanan imagen del Señor de Los Milagros

La Victoria: 90,000 soles in jewels taken from church and statue of Señor de Los Milagros desecrated

La República (2017). La Victoria: se llevan S/ 90.000 en joyas de iglesia y profanan imagen del Señor de Los Milagros. La República. 19 November.

Hacen misa para recuperar imagen robada de templo

Jesús Valencia (2017). Hacen misa para recuperar imagen robada de templo. AM. 16 November.

American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple

Coconuts Yangon (2017). American Student Falls to Death from Bagan Temple. Coconuts Yangon. 8 November.

Acoma Pueblo still awaits return of tribal shield

Michael Coleman (2017). Acoma Pueblo still awaits return of tribal shield. Albuquerque Journal. 8 November.

Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Receives Key Committee Hearing

Martin Heinrich (2017). Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items Receives Key Committee Hearing. KRWG. 8 November.

'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation

Khushboo Narayan (2017). 'Antique smuggler' booked by DRI: US Homeland Security starts investigation. The Indian Express. 2 November.

DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to seek US help to probe purchase of smuggled Indian artefacts in Hong Kong. Hindustan Times. 2 November.

Delincuentes roban joyas de plata del Cristo de Huamán en Reque

Delinquents steal silver jewels of the Cristo de Huamán in Reque

RPP (2017). Delincuentes roban joyas de plata del Cristo de Huamán en Reque. RPP. 30 October.

Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community

Laura Woodward (2017). Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community. CTV. 27 October.

The Saga of a Long-Lost 15th-Century Illuminated Prayer Book

Vittoria Traverso (2017). The Saga of a Long-Lost 15th-Century Illuminated Prayer Book. Atlas Obscura. 25 October.

Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?

Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.

Can the Museum of the Bible overcome the sins of the past?

Lizzie Wade (2017). Can the Museum of the Bible overcome the sins of the past?. Science. 16 October.

How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities

Eleni Wah (2017). How China and America Can Protect the World's Antiquities. Foreign Affairs. 28 September.

Serious quake damage to Morelos heritage

Mexico News Daily (2017). Serious quake damage to Morelos heritage. Mexico News Daily. 28 September.

Earthquake In Mexico Hit Churches Hard in Puebla State

Carrie Kahn (2017). Earthquake In Mexico Hit Churches Hard in Puebla State. NPR. 25 September.

Two Stolen Chapel Paintings To Be Repatriated To Peru After Collector Voluntarily Returns The Works

Fox Rothschild LLP (2017). Two Stolen Chapel Paintings To Be Repatriated To Peru After Collector Voluntarily Returns The Works. JDSupra. 18 September.

Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq

Josefin Dolsten (2017). Despite protests, US returning artifacts to Iraq. The Jewish Star. 13 September.

Robo de los atributos de la virgen: "Estamos muy apenados", asegura el padre Federico Lagoa

Theft of the attributes of the Virgin: "We are very sorry", says Father Federico Lagoa

Noticias Mercedinas (2017). Robo de los atributos de la virgen: "Estamos muy apenados", asegura el padre Federico Lagoa. Noticias Mercedinas. 7 September.

'Free Our Sacred' Campaign Calls for the Liberation of Sacred Afro-Brazilian Objects

Lisa Hollenbach (2017). 'Free Our Sacred' Campaign Calls for the Liberation of Sacred Afro-Brazilian Objects. Rioonwatch. 6 September.

India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US

Navtan Kumar (2017). India yet to receive 200 artefacts worth $100 million from US. Sunday Guardian Live. 20 August.

Portion of stolen pagoda recovered

Tom Callis (2017). Portion of stolen pagoda recovered. Hawaii Tribune Herald. 16 August.

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium

B.J. Coleman (2017). Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation holds first Cultural Heritage Symposium. The Californian. 9 August.

Family Gives "One-of-a-Kind" Chilkat Robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute

Mary Kauffman (2017). Family Gives "One-of-a-Kind" Chilkat Robe to Sealaska Heritage Institute. SIT News. 7 August.

Tribal leaders, HSI partnering to help prevent plundering of Indian artifacts

ICE (2017). Tribal leaders, HSI partnering to help prevent plundering of Indian artifacts. ICE. 3 August.

Despite smuggled antiquities purchase, some say criticism of Bible museum is unfair

Menachem Wecker (2017). Despite smuggled antiquities purchase, some say criticism of Bible museum is unfair. The Salt Lake Tribune. 3 August.

OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China

Doug Bandow (2017). OPINION: US should give Balangiga Bells back to Philippines, then leave Duterte to China. Marianas Variety. 31 July.

Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery

Matthew Davis (2017). Stained-glass medallion stolen from North Branch cemetery. The Catholic Spirit. 28 July.

PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.

Elmor P. Santos (2017). PH demands return of Balangiga bells seized by U.S.. CNN. 26 July.

Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US

Jamal Shahid (2017). Pakistan yet to bring back stolen Buddha artefact from US. Dawn. 10 July.

Robó reliquias de una iglesia valuadas en 15 mil dólares: fue detenido

Relics from a church valued at 15,000 dollars stolen: arrest made.

Minuto Uno (2017). Robó reliquias de una iglesia valuadas en 15 mil dólares: fue detenido. Minuto Uno. 9 July.

Palermo: robó reliquias en una iglesia y fue detenido

Diario Popular (2017). Palermo: robó reliquias en una iglesia y fue detenido. Diario Popular. 9 July.

Roban imagen del Niño San Salvador de Capachica

Statue of the Niño San Salvador stolen from Capachica

Juan Guillermo Mamani (2017). Roban imagen del Niño San Salvador de Capachica. Correo. 6 July.

Robaron relicario de la Virgen de Belén en Aragua

Reliquary of the Virgen de Belén stolen in Aragua

La Patilla (2017). Robaron relicario de la Virgen de Belén en Aragua. La Patilla. 5 July.

For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time

Ken Stone (2017). For lifting Buddhist temple statues, she gets no added jail time. My News LA. 5 July.

Roban campana de bronce de histórica iglesia de Santiago de Chuco

Bronze bell stolen from the historic church of Santiago de Chuco

RPP (2017). Roban campana de bronce de histórica iglesia de Santiago de Chuco. RPP. 3 July.

La Libertad: Roban campana de Iglesia de Angasmarca

La Libertad: Bell from the church of Angasmarca stolen

Correo (2017). La Libertad: Roban campana de Iglesia de Angasmarca. Correo. 2 July.

Venezolanos son acusados del robo de una iglesia en Cúcuta

Venezuelans accused of stealing from a Cúcuta church

Caracol Radio (2017). Venezolanos son acusados del robo de una iglesia en Cúcuta. Caracol Radio. 2 July.

Venezuela: Looters Destroy Altar, Steal Communion Artifacts

TruNews (2017). Venezuela: Looters Destroy Altar, Steal Communion Artifacts. TruNews. 30 June.

Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.

Yonhap News Agency (2017). Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in U.S.. Yonhap News Agency. 23 June.

Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US

The Himalayan Times (2017). Nepal gets four stolen idols back from US. The Himalayan Times. 19 June.

Roban campanas de la iglesia de La Candelaria

Bells of the church of La Candelaria stolen

Edo Lara (2017). Roban campanas de la iglesia de La Candelaria. Aporrea. 19 June.

El Gobierno entrega siete obras del siglo XVIII a Taraco

Government returns seven work from the 18th century to Taraco

Página Siete (2017). El Gobierno entrega siete obras del siglo XVIII a Taraco. Página Siete. 13 June.

En Las Choapas, recuperan imagen de la virgen de la maternidad

In Las Choapas, statue of the Virgin of Maternity recovered

Hernán Villarreal (2017). En Las Choapas, recuperan imagen de la virgen de la maternidad. Presencia. 12 June.

Roban imagen de 55 años de antigüedad en la parroquia de Las Choapas

55-year-old sculpture stolen from the church of Las Choapas

Janeth Cardona (2017). Roban imagen de 55 años de antigüedad en la parroquia de Las Choapas. Presencia. 7 June.

Priceless regalia stolen in Pendleton

East Oregonian (2017). Priceless regalia stolen in Pendleton. East Oregonian. 2 June.

Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends

John Christian Hopkins (2017). Hopis Hoping to Recover Katsina Friends. Lake Powell Life. 1 June.

Insólito: robaron la campana de una iglesia y la cargaron en el auto

Unusual: Bell stolen from a church and loaded into a car

El Periódico (2017). Insólito: robaron la campana de una iglesia y la cargaron en el auto. El Periódico. 29 May.

Roban santo antiguo en Caapucú

Antique saint stolen in Caapucú

ABC Paraguay (2017). Roban santo antiguo en Caapucú. ABC Paraguay. 25 May.

Stolen statue featuring Mormon prophets is found by police; 2 suspects are arrested

David Montero (2017). Stolen statue featuring Mormon prophets is found by police; 2 suspects are arrested. Los Angeles Times. 24 May.

Stolen: 700-pound Salt Lake City statue of Mormon prophets

David Montero (2017). Stolen: 700-pound Salt Lake City statue of Mormon prophets. Los Angeles Times. 23 May.

El robo de arte sacro en Zacatecas

Sacred art stolen in Zacatecas

Raúl García (2017). El robo de arte sacro en Zacatecas. El Sol de Zacatecas. 23 May.

LA art dealer sentenced in theft from high-profile clients

Associated Press (2017). LA art dealer sentenced in theft from high-profile clients. Star Tribune. 22 May.

Roban en iglesia Pío Noveno

Theft in Pío Noveno church

El Diario (2017). Roban en iglesia Pío Noveno. El Diario. 17 May.

Roban las joyas de 4 santos y 3 vírgenes del templo San Agustín

Jewels of 4 saints 3 virgins stolen from San Agustín temple

Pamela Pomacahua (2017). Roban las joyas de 4 santos y 3 vírgenes del templo San Agustín. Página Siete. 13 May.

Asaltan por séptima vez iglesia dedicada a Lourdes: Roban el sagrario y la Eucaristía

Church dedicated to Lourdes robbed for the seventh time: tabernacle and hosts stolen

ACI Prensa (2017). Asaltan por séptima vez iglesia dedicada a Lourdes: Roban el sagrario y la Eucaristía. Noticias Press. 5 May.

Roban corona de oro de la Virgen de la iglesia Santa Lucia de Chía

Gold crown of the Virgin stolen from the church of Santa Lucia in Chía

Pulzo (2017). Roban corona de oro de la Virgen de la iglesia Santa Lucia de Chía. Pulzo. 2 May.

Roban parte de la corona de oro del "Niño Jesús del Cerrito" en Nopalucan

Part of the gold crown of the "Niño Jesús del Cerrito" of Nopalucan stolen

J. L. Hertewing (2017). Roban parte de la corona de oro del "Niño Jesús del Cerrito" en Nopalucan. E-Tlaxcala. 1 May.

Cuthand: Indigenous artifacts belong with indigenous people

Doug Cuthand (2017). Cuthand: Indigenous artifacts belong with indigenous people. Saskatoon Star Phoenix. 29 April.

Native America's Necessary And Imperfect Law

Chip Colwell (2017). Native America's Necessary And Imperfect Law. Huffington Post. 28 April.

Relinquished to feds by local gallery, fate of stolen sculpture uncertain

Justin Horwath (2017). Relinquished to feds by local gallery, fate of stolen sculpture uncertain. Santa Fe New Mexican. 27 April.

Las iglesias de Jujuy reforzarán sus sistemas de seguridad

Churchs of Jujuy strengthen their security systems

MDZ (2017). Las iglesias de Jujuy reforzarán sus sistemas de seguridad. MDZ. 26 April.

DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US

Rajesh Ahuja (2017). DRI to bring back stolen antiques smuggled to the US. Hindustan Times. 20 April.

For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties

TNN (2017). For God's sake, save our idols from New York parties. The Times of India. 20 April.

Roban busto del padre Jaime Salcido, estaba en la iglesia de Fátima

Bust of Father Jaime Salcido stolen, was at the church of Fátima

Pepe Ávila (2017). Roban busto del padre Jaime Salcido, estaba en la iglesia de Fátima. Expreso. 16 April.

Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court

Spencer S. Hsu (2017). Germany to appeal first ruling allowing Nazi-looted art claim against it in U.S. court. The Washington Post. 14 April.

Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries

Regin Olimberio (2017). Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries. The Science Times. 4 April.

28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US

Owen Jarus (2017). 28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US. Live Science. 4 April.

Hikind Says Lookout For Stolen, Antique Seforim

The Yeshiva World News (2017). Hikind Says Lookout For Stolen, Antique Seforim. The Yeshiva World News. 3 April.

How Indigenous Groups Can Reclaim Stolen Property

Chip Colwell (2017). How Indigenous Groups Can Reclaim Stolen Property. Foreign Affairs. 31 March.

Roban coronas de oro de la Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol en Ayapango

Gold crowns stolen from the Church of Santiago Apóstol in Ayapango

Luciano Tapia (2017). Roban coronas de oro de la Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol en Ayapango. El Sol de Toluca. 30 March.

México, líder in América Latino por robo de arte sacro

Mexico Latin America's leader for sacred art theft

Ana Salazar (2017). México, líder in América Latino por robo de arte sacro. Milenio. 29 March.

Roban el 'santísimo' de una iglesia en Cuautitlán

Custodia of Cuautitlán church stolen

Excelsior (2017). Roban el 'santísimo' de una iglesia en Cuautitlán. Excelsior. 28 March.

Ladrones se roban la placa de cobre de la Iglesia de Fátima

Thieves steal copper plaque from the Church of Fatima

Gabriela Salido (2017). Ladrones se roban la placa de cobre de la Iglesia de Fátima. Meganoticias. 28 March.

Federal agents take Baby Jesus

Jack Durham (2017). Federal agents take Baby Jesus. Mad River Union. 25 March.

Roban arte sacro en Acatzingo; sospechan de los párrocos y los mayordomos

Sacred art stolen in Acatzingo; parish priests and caretakers suspected

Karen Meza (2017). Roban arte sacro en Acatzingo; sospechan de los párrocos y los mayordomos. Página Negra. 19 March.

Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic

Brady McComba (2017). Tribal group says elimination of Bears Ears would be tragic. The Daily Progress. 18 March.

Stolen gold rings and cross devastating to St. Leo Abbey, community

Peter Bernard (2017). Stolen gold rings and cross devastating to St. Leo Abbey, community. WFLA. 16 March.

Woman suspected of stealing painting, police say

Channel 3000 (2017). Woman suspected of stealing painting, police say. Channel 3000. 13 March.

Police ask for help finding stolen painting

Channel 3000 (2017). Police ask for help finding stolen painting. Channel 3000. 11 March.

Delincuentes roban custodia con hostia consagrada de iglesia argentina

Delinquents steal custodia with consecrated hosts from Argentina church

ACI Prensa (2017). Delincuentes roban custodia con hostia consagrada de iglesia argentina. ACI Prensa. 11 March.

US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2017). US returns 8 ancient idols in big retrieval. The Times of India. 9 March.

Detenidas cuatro personas por robo de reliquia del museo de la Virgen del Valle

Four people arrested for theft of reliquary from the museum of the Virgen del Valle

María Eugenia Ramírez (2017). Detenidas cuatro personas por robo de reliquia del museo de la Virgen del Valle. El Carabobeño. 7 March.

Federal government agrees to return Métis artifacts

Jason Warick (2017). Federal government agrees to return Métis artifacts. CBC. 1 March.

DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports

Pratik Salunke (2017). DRI to approach USA for details on antique smuggler's imports. Hindustan Times. 10 February.

Roban reliquia de Mártires Mercedarios

Relic of the Mercedarios Martys stolen

Miguel Lopez (2017). Roban reliquia de Mártires Mercedarios. Prensa Libre. 6 February.

Maui temple bell stolen

Gary Kubota (2017). Maui temple bell stolen. Star Advertiser. 2 February.

Find them! $70,000 Torah stolen from Jersey Shore Jewish school

Dan Alexander (2017). Find them! $70,000 Torah stolen from Jersey Shore Jewish school. New Jersey 101.5. 30 January.

Peru: Stolen paintings recovered in U.S. return to Cusco

Andina (2017). Peru: Stolen paintings recovered in U.S. return to Cusco. Andina. 27 January.

Devuelven parte de las joyas robadas en Parla

Some of the jewels stolen in Parla returned

Vivir en Parla (2017). Devuelven parte de las joyas robadas en Parla. Vivir en Parla. 26 January.

Más de 800 objetos culturales sacados ilegalmente del Perú serán repatriados en 2017

More than 800 illegally looted cultural objects from Peru will be repatriated in 2017

David Hidalgo (2017). Más de 800 objetos culturales sacados ilegalmente del Perú serán repatriados en 2017. Ojo Público. 26 January.

Roban campana de iglesia en Villa de la Paz

Rosa María Morales (2017). Roban campana de iglesia en Villa de la Paz. Pulso SLP. 25 January.

Aparece el 60%de las joyas robadas hace tres días a una hermandad de Parla

60%of stolen jewels reappear after three says at the hermitage of Parla

Tele Madrid (2017). Aparece el 60%de las joyas robadas hace tres días a una hermandad de Parla. Tele Madrid. 19 January.

Varias Iglesias instalan sistemas de seguridad por los robos

Churches install security systems because of robberies

Nueva Ciudad (2017). Varias Iglesias instalan sistemas de seguridad por los robos. Nueva Ciudad. 19 January.

Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas

Hrag Vartanian (2017). Philip Johnson Chapel Vandalized in Dallas. Hyperallergic. 10 January.

Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'

Rabindra Nath Choudhury (2017). Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'. Deccan Chronicle. 3 January.

PGR investiga robo de Niño Dios en iglesia de Tlaxcala

PGR investigating the theft of the Baby Jesus from the church of Tlaxcala

Antonio Morán (2016). PGR investiga robo de Niño Dios en iglesia de Tlaxcala. Televisa. 31 December.

Roban imagen de Niño Jesús en Iglesia de la zona uno

Sculpture of the Baby Jesus stolen from church in zone one

Grecia Ortíz (2016). Roban imagen de Niño Jesús en Iglesia de la zona uno. La Hora. 28 December.

Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist

Sarah Cascone (2016). Statue Widely Ridiculed After Restoration Returned to Artist. ArtNet News. 28 December.

Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah

Brian Maffly (2016). Obama declares Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune. 28 December.

Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery

T.K. Rohit (2016). Web of smugglers linked to New York art gallery. The Hindu. 24 December.

Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York

Ben Paviour (2016). Angkorian Artifact Dealer Arrested in New York. The Cambodia Daily. 23 December.

Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested

Michaela Boland (2016). Art dealer Nancy Wiener who sold stolen Buddha to NGA arrested. The Australian. 22 December.

New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities

Lisa Bannon (2016). New York Art Dealer Charged With Trafficking Illegal Antiquities. The Wall Street Journal. 21 December.

Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts

Tom Mashberg (2016). Prominent Antiquities Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 21 December.

Roban arte sacro en iglesia del Barrio de "Jesús" de Acajete

Sacred art stole from church in the Jesús neighbourhood of Acejete

Carmen Flores (2016). Roban arte sacro en iglesia del Barrio de "Jesús" de Acajete. El Sol de Puebla. 19 December.

New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds

JNi.Media (2016). New Exhibition Shows Poland Using Jewish Gravestones to Build Walls, Sidewalks, Playgrounds. The Jewish Press. 13 December.

Piden a ladrones que devuelvan cuadro religioso

Thieves asked to return religious painting

Fátima Membreño (2016). Piden a ladrones que devuelvan cuadro religioso. La Prensa Grafica. 9 December.

Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts

Office of Rep. Steve Pearce (2016). Pearce Leads Effort To Protect Tribal Artifacts. KRWG. 6 December.

Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory

Dan Kraker (2016). Sacred Sites And Treaty Rights – The Dakota Access Backstory. Inside Energy. 6 December.

Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler

Paige Fry (2016). Harn Museum turns over sculpture bought from alleged smuggler. Alligator. 30 November.

ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers

ICE (2016). ICE HSI, Tamil Nadu Police arrest major India-based artifact smugglers. ICE. 30 November.

Huella de zapato delata a ladrones de corona de Virgen de Altagracia

Footprint of shoe betrays crown robbers of Virgen de Altagracia

Jesus Rivero (2016). Huella de zapato delata a ladrones de corona de Virgen de Altagracia. Panorama. 24 November.

Retienen a hombre que intentó robar medalla a virgen en iglesia

Man tried to steal a virgin's medal in church

Emilio Fernandez (2016). Retienen a hombre que intentó robar medalla a virgen en iglesia. El Universal. 23 November.

Roban la corona de la Virgen de Altagracia en Los Puertos

Crown of the Virgin of Altagracia in Los Puertos stolen

Noticia al dia (2016). Roban la corona de la Virgen de Altagracia en Los Puertos. Noticia al dia. 21 November.

Roban arte sacro a 26 iglesias cada semana en México: Diputada

Bajo Palabra (2016). Roban arte sacro a 26 iglesias cada semana en México: Diputada. Bajo Palabra. 21 November.

Veracruz entre los estado con mayor saquen de arte sacro

Veracruz between the states with the greatest sac of sacred art

Veracruzanos (2016). Veracruz entre los estado con mayor saquen de arte sacro. Veracruzanos. 21 November.

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Researcher Says Frenzy Distracts from Larger Issues

Bonnie K. Bennett (2016). 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Researcher Says Frenzy Distracts from Larger Issues. The Harvard Crimson. 10 November.

Police Search For Man Who Stole Scepter, Other Items From Brooklyn Church

CBS (2016). Police Search For Man Who Stole Scepter, Other Items From Brooklyn Church. CBS. 6 November.

Se robaron tres coronas de la Virgen

Three crowns of the Virgin stolen

El Tiempo (2016). Se robaron tres coronas de la Virgen. El Tiempo. 4 November.

14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe

ICE (2016). 14th century Italian manuscript transferred to ICE following probe. ICE. 4 November.

Cleveland Museum of Art gives back manuscript page illegally cut from book in Italy

Steven Litt (2016). Cleveland Museum of Art gives back manuscript page illegally cut from book in Italy. Cleveland.com. 4 November.

Culture Held Captive—Tribal Members Want Patrimony Returned

Stephanie Woodard (2016). Culture Held Captive—Tribal Members Want Patrimony Returned. Indian Country Today. 24 October.

Stolen Jesus head returned to Sudbury church

Inside Ottawa Valley (2016). Stolen Jesus head returned to Sudbury church. Inside Ottawa Valley. 23 October.

Baby Jesus statue in Canada turns heads with artists' 'shocking' restoration

Ashifa Kassam (2016). Baby Jesus statue in Canada turns heads with artists' 'shocking' restoration. The Guardian. 20 October.

Udall Leads Senate Hearing On Action To Prevent Theft, Illegal Possession, Sale Of Tribal Cultural Items

Chris Clark (2016). Udall Leads Senate Hearing On Action To Prevent Theft, Illegal Possession, Sale Of Tribal Cultural Items. Los Alamos Daily Post. 19 October.

Loopholes in U.S. Laws Allow Trafficking in Sacred Tribal Artifacts

Mary Hudez (2016). Loopholes in U.S. Laws Allow Trafficking in Sacred Tribal Artifacts. AllGov. 19 October.

U.S. Senators are pushing for Native American Artifact legislation

Justin Matthews (2016). U.S. Senators are pushing for Native American Artifact legislation. KOAT. 18 October.

Roban campana a templo católico en Santiago

Bell stolen from Catholic church in Santiago

Ricardo Rodríguez Rosa (2016). Roban campana a templo católico en Santiago. Diario Digital. 14 October.

Suman ocho robos a iglesias de la región de Tecamachalco

Eight robberies in churches in the region of Tecamachalco

Javier Rodríguez (2016). Suman ocho robos a iglesias de la región de Tecamachalco. Diario Cambio. 13 October.

Roban arte sacro en Tecamachalco

Sacred art stolen in Tecamachalco

José Sánchez (2016). Roban arte sacro en Tecamachalco. El Popular. 12 October.

"La corona ya no está en Tabasco"

"The Crown is not in Tabasco"

José Vázquez (2016). "La corona ya no está en Tabasco". Tabasco Hoy. 7 October.

Debate simmers over name of Devils Tower monument in Wyoming

Bob Moen (2016). Debate simmers over name of Devils Tower monument in Wyoming. Casper Star Tribune. 7 October.

Congress Condemns Trafficking of Native American Objects

Laura Morales (2016). Congress Condemns Trafficking of Native American Objects. Arizona Public Media. 3 October.

Es un sacrilegio: Diócesis

Crystyan Vinagre (2016). Es un sacrilegio: Diócesis. Tabasco Hoy. 1 October.

Se roban una virgen en municipio de Ocotepeque

Virgin stolen from the municipality of Ocotepeque

Ariel Trigueros (2016). Se roban una virgen en municipio de Ocotepeque. Tiempo. 30 September.

Roban corona de Virgen de la Asunción

Crown of the Virgen de la Asunción stolen

Leobardo Pérez Marín (2016). Roban corona de Virgen de la Asunción. El Universal. 30 September.

Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?

Kim Baca (2016). Feds 'Paying a Lot of Attention' to International Repatriations; Is It Enough?. Indian Country Today. 28 September.

Roban campana en Huichapan

Bell stolen in Huichapan

El Sol de Hidalgo (2016). Roban campana en Huichapan. El Sol de Hidalgo. 25 September.

Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián

Large portion of the most important works of art of San Sebastián saved.

Andina (2016). Se salvó gran parte de obras de arte más importantes de San Sebastián. Andina. 16 September.

Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián

Cultural sector adopts emergency measures after the fire in the San Sebastián church

Radio Nacional (2016). Sector Cultura adopta medidas urgentes tras incendio en iglesia de San Sebastián. Radio Nacional. 16 September.

Roban medallas de la Virgen en la iglesia de Zumpango

Medals of the Virgin of the church of Zumpango robbed

El Siglo de Torreón (2016). Roban medallas de la Virgen en la iglesia de Zumpango. El Siglo de Torreón. 14 September.

B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts

CBC (2016). B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts. CBC. 13 September.

Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas

Theft of religious statues: PDI gives suggestions to help facilitate the locating of valuable pieces

Lilian Olivares (2016). Robo de figuras religiosas: PDI da consejos para facilitar la búsqueda de piezas valiosas. Economía y Negocios. 11 September.

US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House

Allison Meier (2016). US Judge Approves Warrant for Acoma Shield Listed for Sale by Paris Auction House. Hyperallergic. 7 September.

Roban copones con hostias consagradas de iglesia en Bucaramanga

Cups and consecrated hosts stolen from church in Bucaramanga

Vanguardia (2016). Roban copones con hostias consagradas de iglesia en Bucaramanga. Vanguardia. 6 September.

Roban figuras religiosas desde iglesia jesuita en Calera de Tango

Religious statues stolen from the Jesuit church in Calera de Tango

24 Horas (2016). Roban figuras religiosas desde iglesia jesuita en Calera de Tango. 24 Horas. 4 September.

Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos

Anne Constable (2016). Santa Fe art dealer, Harvard reach deal over book's photos. Santa Fe New Mexican. 4 September.

Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial

Maxine Bernstein (2016). Federal judge in Oregon standoff case rules on what evidence can be introduced at trial. Oregon Live. 2 September.

Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river

Edward Damon (2016). Mystery of the missing Mary: Police recover church's stolen statue in river. The Berkshire Eagle. 2 September.

Robaron la corona de la Virgen de Peña en Tartagal

The crown of the Virgen de Peña stolen in Tartagal

El Tribuno (2016). Robaron la corona de la Virgen de Peña en Tartagal. El Tribuno. 1 September.

Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris

Mary Hudetz (2016). Judge OKs return of Native American shield sent to Paris. Las Cruces Sun-News. 31 August.

Denuncian robos sacrílegos en el templo Santa Catalina de Juliaca

Sacrilegious theft in the Santa Catalina temple in Juliaca denounced

Correo Punto (2016). Denuncian robos sacrílegos en el templo Santa Catalina de Juliaca. Diario Correo. 30 August.

Juliaca: perpetran nuevo robo sacrílego en Templo Santa Catalina

Juliaca: New sacrilegious robbery perpetrated in Santa Catalina temple

Redacción (2016). Juliaca: perpetran nuevo robo sacrílego en Templo Santa Catalina. RPP. 29 August.

Roban valiosos objetos de la iglesia de Taurisma

RPP (2016). Roban valiosos objetos de la iglesia de Taurisma. RPP. 25 August.

Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries

Terrence T. McDonald (2016). Missing Torahs at Jersey City synagogue after back-to-back burglaries. NJ.com. 24 August.

Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Another artifact at US museum 'may have been stolen'. Bangkok Post. 24 August.

Action urged for Yama lintel return

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Action urged for Yama lintel return. Bangkok Post. 23 August.

SF church's holy relic stolen

Steve Rubenstein (2016). SF church's holy relic stolen. SFGate. 22 August.

Yaguarón: Rescatan candelabros robados del templo

Yugarón: Candelabras stolen from church returned

Ultima Hora (2016). Yaguarón: Rescatan candelabros robados del templo. Ultima Hora. 22 August.

Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony

Martin Heinrich (2016). Commentary: U.S. must help safeguard tribal patrimony. Santa Fe New Mexican. 20 August.

Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba

Why is it easy to steal artworks in Córdoba

Sergio Carreras (2016). Por qué es fácil robar obras de arte en Córdoba. La Voz. 16 August.

Tacna: Desconocidos vuelven a profanar huaca San Antonio y se llevan vestigios pre incas

Tacna: Unknown people desecrate huaca San Antonio again and takepre-Inca remains

Redacción Multimedia (2016). Tacna: Desconocidos vuelven a profanar huaca San Antonio y se llevan vestigios pre incas. Diario Correo. 15 August.

Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court

Jeff Abbott (2016). Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala's High Court. Truthout. 14 August.

Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime

Madeline Fox (2016). Cathedral locking its doors between Masses in response to crime. The Wichita Eagle. 14 August.

Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers

Anne Constable (2016). Pueblo leaders: Patrimony legislation won't hurt art dealers. Santa Fe New Mexican. 13 August.

Lost and found: "What Was Ours"

Casey Sanchez (2016). Lost and found: "What Was Ours". Santa Fe New Mexican. 12 August.

Roban campana de iglesia en Hidalgo

Church bell stolen in Hidalgo

El Arsenal (2016). Roban campana de iglesia en Hidalgo. El Arsenal. 11 August.

Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble

Nicholas Fandos (2016). Ben Bradlee's Mausoleum Sets Off a Gossip-Laden Squabble. The New York Times. 11 August.

Robo, la cruz de la iglesia

Stolen, the cross of the church

J. Jesús Lemus (2016). Robo, la cruz de la iglesia. Reporte Indigo. 10 August.

Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue

John V. Santore (2016). Video: Cackling Williamsburg Hipsters Run Off With Church's Sacred Jesus Statue. Williamsburg Patch. 10 August.

Tráfico de bienes culturales: Esto es un robo, señores

Trafficking of cultural property: This is theft, folks

Sergio Carreras (2016). Tráfico de bienes culturales: Esto es un robo, señores. La Voz. 7 August.

Chile: robaron un hueso de Santa Teresa de Los Andes

Chile: Bone of Saint Teresa de los Andes stolen

Tiempo de San Juan (2016). Chile: robaron un hueso de Santa Teresa de Los Andes. Tiempo de San Juan. 6 August.

Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional

After 58 days, 7 people arrested for destruction of the Gratitud Nacional

24 Horas (2016). Tras 58 días detienen a 7 personas por ataque y destrucción a la Gratitud Nacional. 24 Horas. 6 August.

Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists

Andrew Oxford (2016). Theft of three retablos from Spanish Market shocks, saddens artists. Santa Fe New Mexican. 5 August.

Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition

The Nation (2016). Call for ancient lintel to be returned from US exhibition. The Nation. 5 August.

Robó en una ermita y fué detenido por querer venderles a los vecinos

Man robs chapel, is arrested trying to sell to neighbours.

Iguazu Noticias (2016). Robó en una ermita y fué detenido por querer venderles a los vecinos. Iguazu Noticias. 4 August.

Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco

Ploenpote Atthakor (2016). Priceless Buri Ram lintel found in San Francisco. Bangkok Post. 4 August.

Robaron imágenes de las estaciones del viacrucis de la catedral San Francisco de Asís

Stations of the cross from the Cathedral of San Francisco de Asisi stolen

Caracol Radio (2016). Robaron imágenes de las estaciones del viacrucis de la catedral San Francisco de Asís. Caracol Radio. 4 August.

US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt

Press Trust of India (2016). US returned only eight antiquities during PM Narendra Modi's visit: Govt. The Indian Express. 3 August.

Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants

Jason Mark (2016). Utah Monument Fight Pits Native Americans Against Land-Use Militants. The American Prospect. 3 August.

Este fue el hombre que robó en el museo religioso de San Pedro de los Milagro

This is the man who robbed the religious museum of San Pedro de Milagro

Ana María Plata (2016). Este fue el hombre que robó en el museo religioso de San Pedro de los Milagro. Minuto 30. 2 August.

En Izúcar, intentan linchar a ladrón de arte sacro; cómplice huye

In Izúcar, attempted lynching of sacred art thief, accomplice flees

Ángulo7 (2016). En Izúcar, intentan linchar a ladrón de arte sacro; cómplice huye. Ángulo7. 29 July.

Church Members Still Seek Tiffany Window Reported As Stolen 28 Years Ago

Antiques and the Arts Weekly (2016). Church Members Still Seek Tiffany Window Reported As Stolen 28 Years Ago. Antiques and the Arts Weekly. 28 July.

U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield

Anne Constable (2016). U.S. files complaint to recover Acoma war shield. Santa Fe New Mexican. 23 July.

Ladrones se llevan de iglesia campana de bronce de 200 kilos

Thieves take bronze church bell of 200 kilos

Manuel Jiménez (2016). Ladrones se llevan de iglesia campana de bronce de 200 kilos. El Imparcial. 20 July.

First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site

Camille Bains (2016). First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site. The Globe and Mail. 18 July.

US Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Overseas Sales of Stolen Indigenous Objects

Allison Meier (2016). US Senator Introduces Bill to Stop Overseas Sales of Stolen Indigenous Objects. Hyperallergic. 18 July.

El Inai, el INAH y el robo de "arte sacro"

The INAI, the INAH, and the theft of "sacred art"

Francisco Javier Acuña (2016). El Inai, el INAH y el robo de "arte sacro". Excelsior. 17 July.

Religious artifacts and equipment stolen from Chabad Jewish center of USC

Alexia Fernandez (2016). Religious artifacts and equipment stolen from Chabad Jewish center of USC. Los Angeles Times. 15 July.

Hombre robó imagen de la Virgen del Carmen desde Parroquia Buen Pastor de Los Ángeles

Man steals statue of the Virgen del Carmen from the Buen Pastor church in Los Ángeles

Alejandro Alarcón (2016). Hombre robó imagen de la Virgen del Carmen desde Parroquia Buen Pastor de Los Ángeles. Biobio Chile. 13 July.

Robos a iglesia católica deben preocupar a la sociedad: Diócesis

Theft from Catholic churches should worry society: Diocese

Ulises Villar (2016). Robos a iglesia católica deben preocupar a la sociedad: Diócesis. Quadratin. 13 July.

Editorial: Rest of delegation should join fight for tribal artifacts

Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Rest of delegation should join fight for tribal artifacts. Albuquerque Journal. 13 July.

INAH debe entregar documentos sobre robo de piezas de arte

INAH must release documents about theft of pieces of art

Quadratin (2016). INAH debe entregar documentos sobre robo de piezas de arte. Quadratin. 12 July.

Senator continues battle to save Native American artifacts from theft and sale

Griselda Nevarez (2016). Senator continues battle to save Native American artifacts from theft and sale. The Guardian. 11 July.

No ha habido robos en templos que son Patrimonio de la humanidad: INAH

There haven't been robberies in church that are Heritage of humanity: INAH

Cecilia Conde (2016). No ha habido robos en templos que son Patrimonio de la humanidad: INAH. AM De Querétaro. 10 July.

Arizona, New Mexico senators team up to prevent sale of tribal items

Emily Zenter (2016). Arizona, New Mexico senators team up to prevent sale of tribal items. Cronkite News. 8 July.

Acoma Pueblo sacred shield stolen; Pueblo fights to get it back

Royale Da (2016). Acoma Pueblo sacred shield stolen; Pueblo fights to get it back. KOAT. 7 July.

Ottawa pledges support for B.C. plan to repatriate First Nations artifacts

Rob Shaw (2016). Ottawa pledges support for B.C. plan to repatriate First Nations artifacts. Vancouver Sun. 6 July.

Tougher law sought on sale of artifacts

Mohave Valley Daily News (2016). Tougher law sought on sale of artifacts. Mohave Valley Daily News. 5 July.

Roban más de 6 mil 871 bienes culturales en 18 años

More than 6871 cultural items stolen in 18 years.

Olinka Valdez (2016). Roban más de 6 mil 871 bienes culturales en 18 años. Milenio. 5 July.

Detienen a sujeto acusado por robo a iglesia de Xalapa

Suspect accused of robbing a Xalapa church arrested

Gary Montes (2016). Detienen a sujeto acusado por robo a iglesia de Xalapa. Imagen del Golfo. 3 July.

Heinrich readies bill to help protect tribes' cultural artifacts

Anne Constable (2016). Heinrich readies bill to help protect tribes' cultural artifacts. Santa Fe New Mexican. 2 July.

Jehovah's Witnesses deny desecrating site

Mexico News Daily (2016). Jehovah's Witnesses deny desecrating site. Mexico News Daily. 1 July.

Ringling Museum Asian art donor sues to get millions back

Lennie Bennett (2016). Ringling Museum Asian art donor sues to get millions back. Tampa Bay Times. 1 July.

Jehovah's Witnesses accused of destroying ancient religious site in Mexico

Nathaniel Janowitz (2016). Jehovah's Witnesses accused of destroying ancient religious site in Mexico. Vice. 29 June.

Our View: Keep pressure up to restore artifacts

Santa Fe New Mexican (2016). Our View: Keep pressure up to restore artifacts. Santa Fe New Mexican. 26 June.

Remains of 18 people stolen from cemetery in Stratford

Katie Harris (2016). Remains of 18 people stolen from cemetery in Stratford. Fox. 24 June.

Navajo Nation supports cultural items bill

Lyn Smith (2016). Navajo Nation supports cultural items bill. Daily Times. 24 June.

First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement

Brian Morton (2016). First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement. Vancouver Sun. 23 June.

Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next

Mary Hudetz (2016). Tribes hail shield's halted sale; collectors ask what's next. News Times. 22 June.

B.C. Premier wants First Nations remains and cultural artifacts returned from U.S. museums

Rob Shaw (2016). B.C. Premier wants First Nations remains and cultural artifacts returned from U.S. museums. Vancouver Sun. 21 June.

Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say

Fox (2016). Man beheads 800-year-old church statue in Florida, threatens to shoot priest in face, police say. Fox. 21 June.

Antique store worker returns stolen icon to Wichita church

Emily Younger (2016). Antique store worker returns stolen icon to Wichita church. KSN. 20 June.

Ladrones roban imagen de una virgen bañada en oro en casa cural de Cartago

Thieves steal statue of the virgin decorated with gold in the rectory of Carthage

Katherine Chaves (2016). Ladrones roban imagen de una virgen bañada en oro en casa cural de Cartago. La Nación. 20 June.

Icon stolen from Wichita church

Lara Korte (2016). Icon stolen from Wichita church. The Wichita Eagle. 17 June.

Gravesite looted in Harrison County

Katie Bauer (2016). Gravesite looted in Harrison County. Wave 3. 16 June.

Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi

Virendrasingh Ghunawat (2016). Ganesh and his mother return home from US with Modi. India Today. 9 June.

The American Who Rescued The Saint

S. Vijay Kumar (2016). The American Who Rescued The Saint. Swarajya Magazine. 8 June.

Buen Pastor: "Robaron las obras y se pintaron murales falsos"

Buen Pastor: Artworks stolen and fake murals painted

CBA 24 (2016). Buen Pastor: "Robaron las obras y se pintaron murales falsos". CBA 24. 6 June.

US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation

Geneva Sands (2016). US Returns More Than 200 Stolen Artifacts to India After Federal Investigation. ABC United States. 6 June.

Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home

Albuquerque Journal (2016). Editorial: Acoma shield closer to home. Albuquerque Journal. 5 June.

Riesgoso para templos mantener sus puertas abiertas, se roban hasta ostias

Risks for temples to keep their doors open: theft of sacred items

Plano Informativo (2016). Riesgoso para templos mantener sus puertas abiertas, se roban hasta ostias. Plano Informativo. 2 June.

US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip

Sobhana K. Nair (2016). US to return 19 stolen Indian artefacts during Modi's trip. Mumbai Mirror. 1 June.

Roban valiosa imagen en parroquia de Itá

Valuable icon stolen from the church of Itá

ABC Paraguay (2016). Roban valiosa imagen en parroquia de Itá. ABC Paraguay. 31 May.

US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield

France 24 (2016). US hails 'small victory' as Paris auction withdraws Native American shield. France 24. 30 May.

Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield

Michael Coleman (2016). Paris auction house cancels sale of Acoma shield. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.

Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris

Michael Coleman (2016). Acoma shield being auctioned in Paris. Albuquerque Journal. 30 May.

The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago

Associated Press (2016). The Latest: Officials say Acoma shield was stolen years ago. Yahoo News. 27 May.

Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts

Martin Heinrich (2016). Heinrich: Halt French Auction of Sacred Native American Artifacts. KRWG. 26 May.

Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'

David Smith (2016). Native Americans implore France to halt artifact sale: 'It harkens to slave auctions'. The Guardian. 25 May.

Lo condenan a un año de cárcel por robar campana de iglesia

Sentenced to one year in prison for stealing bell

El Pueblo (2016). Lo condenan a un año de cárcel por robar campana de iglesia. El Pueblo. 24 May.

Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions

AFP (2016). Native Americans step up fight over sacred object auctions. The Daily Mail. 24 May.

Indignación en El Santuario por robo en parroquia Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá

Outrage in El Santuario because of robbery in the church of Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá

Carlos Mario Gómez (2016). Indignación en El Santuario por robo en parroquia Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá. Colombiano. 23 May.

No paran robos de campanas en Tasquillo

Robbery of bells in Tasquillo not stopped

El Sol de Hidalgo (2016). No paran robos de campanas en Tasquillo. El Sol de Hidalgo. 22 May.

Hurtan pinturas en templo católico de Alegría, Usulután

Paintings stolen from catholic church of Alegría, Usulután

Carlos Segovia (2016). Hurtan pinturas en templo católico de Alegría, Usulután. El Salvador. 19 May.

Cops nab man accused of stealing church painting

Gabrielle Fonrouge (2016). Cops nab man accused of stealing church painting. New York Post. 18 May.

Ante robos, INAH y Arquidiócesis de Xalapa elaboran catálogo de bienes religiosos

After robberies, INAH and Archdiocese of Xalapa prepare an inventory of religious art

Rogelio Hernández (2016). Ante robos, INAH y Arquidiócesis de Xalapa elaboran catálogo de bienes religiosos. El Democata. 16 May.

Roban campanario de iglesia en Tasquillo

Bells stolen from church in Tasquillo

El Sol de Hidalgo (2016). Roban campanario de iglesia en Tasquillo. El Sol de Hidalgo. 15 May.

Police search for man who stole religious icon from Manhattan church

Dray Clark (2016). Police search for man who stole religious icon from Manhattan church. ABC United States. 15 May.

Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court

Nicholas O'Donnell (2016). Guelph Treasure Heirs Explain Why Case Belongs in U.S. Court. JD Supra. 13 May.

Chiclayo: Delincuentes roban iglesia por segunda vez

Chiclayo: Criminals rob church for second time

Perú21 (2016). Chiclayo: Delincuentes roban iglesia por segunda vez. Perú21. 12 May.

Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII

JTA (2016). Dallas Holocaust Museum gets menorah taken from Europe in WWII. The Times of Israel. 6 May.

Roban objetos de incalculable valor histórico de la iglesia de Capiatá

Objects of incalculable historical value stolen from church of Capiatá

ABC Paraguay (2016). Roban objetos de incalculable valor histórico de la iglesia de Capiatá. ABC Paraguay. 6 May.

Headstones of Native Americans missing for decades returned to relatives

Kate Thayer (2016). Headstones of Native Americans missing for decades returned to relatives. The Chicago Tribune. 5 May.

US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan

BBC News (2016). US returns stolen ancient Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan. BBC News. 28 April.

US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan

APP (2016). US returning smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan. The Nation. 27 April.

Robo de la Virgen del Carmen causa repudio en 2001

Theft of the Virgin of Carmen caused repudiation in 2001

Hemeroteca PL (2016). Robo de la Virgen del Carmen causa repudio en 2001. Prensa Libre. 19 April.

Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?

Richard Emblin (2016). Crown of the Andes sold on the cheap?. The City Paper. 14 April.

Denuncian robo de 3 campanas de origen colonial en pueblo de Áncash

Theft of three colonial bells reported in Áncash village

Andina (2016). Denuncian robo de 3 campanas de origen colonial en pueblo de Áncash. Andina. 7 April.

Roban iglesia de Suesca en Cundinamarca

Church of Suesca in Cundinamarca robbed.

Caracol Radio (2016). Roban iglesia de Suesca en Cundinamarca. Caracol Radio. 5 April.

$90,000 Hindu Statue Stolen From UES Gallery During Open House

Jen Chung (2016). $90,000 Hindu Statue Stolen From UES Gallery During Open House. Gothamist. 5 April.

Roban el copón de las hostias de la iglesia Jesucristo el Buen Pastor en Cúcuta

Custodia of hosts stolen from the church of Jesucristo el Buen Pastor in Cucuta

RCN (2016). Roban el copón de las hostias de la iglesia Jesucristo el Buen Pastor en Cúcuta. RCN. 3 April.

Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism

Tim Gallagher (2016). Historic Moorhead church tries to repair, prevent vandalism. Hastings Tribune. 2 April.

Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism

Associated Press (2016). Indiana group seeks tough penalties for cemetery vandalism. The Washington Times. 2 April.

The Excruciating Legacy of NAGPRA

Frances Madeson (2016). The Excruciating Legacy of NAGPRA. Indian Country Today. 31 March.

Theft of historic painting shakes parish in old gold-mining town

Zita Fletcher (2016). Theft of historic painting shakes parish in old gold-mining town. Catholic Philly. 28 March.

US museum returns ancient Hindu god statue to Cambodia

BBC News (2016). US museum returns ancient Hindu god statue to Cambodia. BBC News. 28 March.

Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon

Jim Mimiaga (2016). Utes, Navajo seek monument to preserve canyon. The Cortez Journal. 27 March.

Crooked antiques dealer dodges prison for smuggled $1M statue

The Daily Chappaqua (2016). Crooked antiques dealer dodges prison for smuggled $1M statue. The Daily Chappaqua. 24 March.

Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture

Jamie Schram (2016). Antique dealer arrested for smuggling ancient sculpture. New York Post. 22 March.

Suspect in Buddhist statue theft arrested in Santa Ana

Chris Jennewein (2016). Suspect in Buddhist statue theft arrested in Santa Ana. My News LA. 19 March.

Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case

Tom Mashberg (2016). Another Gallery Is Raided in Antiquities Case. The New York Times. 18 March.

Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling

Tom Mashberg (2016). Law Enforcement Focuses on Asia Week in Inquiry of Antiquities Smuggling. The New York Times. 17 March.

Woman wanted for stealing Buddhist statues from temple

Hoa Quach (2016). Woman wanted for stealing Buddhist statues from temple. My News LA. 17 March.

Cementerios salitreros en alerta

Salitre cemeteries on alert

Alejandra Lobo (2016). Cementerios salitreros en alerta. La Tercera. 14 March.

Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures

Colin Moynihan (2016). Federal Agents Raid Christie's, Seizing 2 Ancient Sculptures. The New York Times. 11 March.

ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York

ICE (2016). ICE recovers stolen Indian artifacts from major auction house ahead of Asia Week New York. ICE. 11 March.

Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie

Kenneth Jackson (2016). Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie. APTN News. 9 March.

Kodiak Ancestral Remains to Return Home

Kayla Desroches (2016). Kodiak Ancestral Remains to Return Home. KNBA. 8 March.

Profanaron y saquearon panteón y tumbas de sacerdotes

Graves of priests desecrated and robbed

Dalila Itriago (2016). Profanaron y saquearon panteón y tumbas de sacerdotes. El Nacional. 8 March.

Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains

Amy Morris (2016). Georgia Bill Would Exempt Construction Projects From Reporting Sacred Remains. Indian Country Today. 7 March.

Roba iglesia de Creel; lo detiene la FGE

Nancy De León (2016). Roba iglesia de Creel; lo detiene la FGE. Entre Líneas. 5 March.

US Museum Returns Stolen Rama Statue

Peter Ford (2016). US Museum Returns Stolen Rama Statue. The Cambodia Daily. 29 February.

Cambodian warrior comes home: Denver Art Museum returns Khmer statue

Dan Duray (2016). Cambodian warrior comes home: Denver Art Museum returns Khmer statue. The Art Newspaper. 26 February.

$5,000 statue stolen from Ottawa restaurant

Justin Samanski-Langille (2016). $5,000 statue stolen from Ottawa restaurant. Ottawa Sun. 25 February.

Theft of Tiffany window unsolved

Liz Graves (2016). Theft of Tiffany window unsolved. Mount Desert Islander. 24 February.

Denver museum to return last of looted Cambodian statues

Sravanth Verma (2016). Denver museum to return last of looted Cambodian statues. Digital Journal. 24 February.

To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest

Stephen Trimble (2016). To save their homeland, 25 tribes unite in the Southwest. High Country News. 17 February.

Roban Virgen Peregrina de iglesia de Tlaltenango

Diario de Morelos (2016). Roban Virgen Peregrina de iglesia de Tlaltenango. Diario de Morelos. 12 February.

Delincuentes roban joyas y objetos litúrgicos de iglesia

Delinquents steal jewelry and liturgical items from church

RPP (2016). Delincuentes roban joyas y objetos litúrgicos de iglesia. RPP. 11 February.

Roban imagen de Virgen Peregrina durante miércoles de ceniza en iglesia de Morelos

Statue of the Virgen Perefrina stolen on Ash Wednesday from Morelos church

SDP Noticias (2016). Roban imagen de Virgen Peregrina durante miércoles de ceniza en iglesia de Morelos. SDP Noticias. 11 February.

Two Klamath Falls residents sentenced in stolen Native American artifacts case

Elizabeth Reickn (2016). Two Klamath Falls residents sentenced in stolen Native American artifacts case. News 10. 11 February.

Roban dos piezas del Museo Larreta

Two pieces stolen from the Larreta Museum

Ana Martínez Quijano (2016). Roban dos piezas del Museo Larreta. Ámbito Financiero. 10 February.

Thieves strike rural church, preacher shows them compassion

Rolf Parker (2016). Thieves strike rural church, preacher shows them compassion. Deerfield Valley News. 4 February.

Para el padre Joaquín, el robo de la corona de la Virgen es "un mensaje"

For Father Joaquín, the theft of the crown of the Virgin is "a message"

El Liberal (2016). Para el padre Joaquín, el robo de la corona de la Virgen es "un mensaje". El Liberal. 2 February.

Last Koh Ker piece coming home

Audrey Wilson (2016). Last Koh Ker piece coming home. The Phnom Penh Post. 30 January.

In Visit, US Secretary of State Gave a Nod to Cambodian Antiquities

Pin Sisovann (2016). In Visit, US Secretary of State Gave a Nod to Cambodian Antiquities. Voice of America. 29 January.

Indigenous Leaders Fight Bill Promoting Citizen Archaeology: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits of the Water"

Deirdra Funcheon (2016). Indigenous Leaders Fight Bill Promoting Citizen Archaeology: "Do Not Disturb the Spirits of the Water". Broward Palm Beack New Times. 29 January.

Director Stephan Jost Steps Down from the Honolulu Museum of Art in March

Katrina Valcourt (2016). Director Stephan Jost Steps Down from the Honolulu Museum of Art in March. Honolulu Magazine. 27 January.

Cae "especialista" en robo de imágenes sacras: tendría conexión con coleccionistas

Specialists implicated in the theft of sacred statues: had a connection with collectors

Hoy (2016). Cae "especialista" en robo de imágenes sacras: tendría conexión con coleccionistas. Hoy. 27 January.

The Professor and the Pueblo, Was the disclosure of Acoma traditions exploitation or scholarship?

Anson Stevens-Bollen (2016). The Professor and the Pueblo, Was the disclosure of Acoma traditions exploitation or scholarship?. Santa Fe Reporter. 27 January.

Getty displays Medieval illuminated pages after legal battle finally ends

Jori Finkel (2016). Getty displays Medieval illuminated pages after legal battle finally ends. The Art Newspaper. 26 January.

Buscado por robo de una estatua del Niño Jesús

La Tribuna Hispana (2016). Buscado por robo de una estatua del Niño Jesús. La Tribuna Hispana. 25 January.

Utah tribes say public-lands bill 'adds insult to injury,' petition Obama to designate monument

Brian Maffly (2016). Utah tribes say public-lands bill 'adds insult to injury,' petition Obama to designate monument. The Salt Lake Tribune. 21 January.

Think of burial mounds as earthen records of Wisconsin's native people

Mary Louise Schumacher (2016). Think of burial mounds as earthen records of Wisconsin's native people. Journal Sentinel. 15 January.

En una trocha apareció el ángel robado de la iglesia de Soledad

Angel stolen from the church of Soledad found in pathway

El Heraldo (2016). En una trocha apareció el ángel robado de la iglesia de Soledad. El Heraldo. 14 January.

Roban ángel de mármol en iglesia de Soledad y se lo llevan en motocarro

Marble angel from Soledad church stolen, taken in a car.

El Heraldo (2016). Roban ángel de mármol en iglesia de Soledad y se lo llevan en motocarro. El Heraldo. 12 January.

Rare Sioux artifact stolen from state museum recovered after 13 years

Angela Brandt (2016). Rare Sioux artifact stolen from state museum recovered after 13 years. Independent Record. 8 January.

Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?

Joel Baden (2016). Can Hobby Lobby Buy the Bible?. The Atlantic. 7 January.

How Ancient Native American Rock Art Is Tearing a California Town Apart

Barret Baumgart (2016). How Ancient Native American Rock Art Is Tearing a California Town Apart. Vice. 5 January.

Chivilcoy: asaltan una parroquia y se llevan dinero y un cáliz de oro

Chivilcoy: Parish church attacked and money and a gold chalice stolen

El Litoral (2016). Chivilcoy: asaltan una parroquia y se llevan dinero y un cáliz de oro. El Litoral. 5 January.

Denuncian misioneros xaverianos robos litúrgicos en parroquias de SJR

Xaverian missionaries denounce thefts of liturgical items in SJR parish churches

Rossy Martínez (2016). Denuncian misioneros xaverianos robos litúrgicos en parroquias de SJR. Plaza de Armas. 3 January.

En Zonda, ahora robaron una imagen de la Virgen

In Zonda today a statue of the Virgin was stolen

Favio Cabrera (2015). En Zonda, ahora robaron una imagen de la Virgen. Diario de Cuyo. 29 December.

Robar patrimonio cultural es delito federal, advierte el INAH

Theft of cultural heritage is a federal crime warns INAH

Leonardo Vázquez (2015). Robar patrimonio cultural es delito federal, advierte el INAH. Pulso. 29 December.

Retablos de los siglos XIX y XX son robados de iglesias en SLP y subastados en NY

Retablos from the 19th and 20th centuries are stolen from churches in SLP and auctioned in NY

Sin Embargo (2015). Retablos de los siglos XIX y XX son robados de iglesias en SLP y subastados en NY. Sin Embargo. 25 December.

Roban campanas de iglesia en Chapantongo

El Sol de Hidalgo (2015). Roban campanas de iglesia en Chapantongo. El Sol de Hidalgo. 22 December.

Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation

Nazim Baksh (2015). Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation. CBC. 21 December.

El regreso de la imagen del Cristo de Tilcara

Dubin Ricardo (2015). El regreso de la imagen del Cristo de Tilcara. El Tribuno. 18 December.

Unravelling International Smuggling Network by Tracing Kapoor's Art of the Past

Yogesh Kabirdoss (2015). Unravelling International Smuggling Network by Tracing Kapoor's Art of the Past. The New Indian Express. 17 December.

Hallaron en el río un Cristo que fue robado

Stolen Christ found in the river

El Tribuno (2015). Hallaron en el río un Cristo que fue robado. El Tribuno. 15 December.

Increíble robo de campanas

Incredible robbery of bells

Alma Leticia Sánchez (2015). Increíble robo de campanas. El Sol de Zamora. 11 December.

Salvadoreño implicado en robo de imagen en Guatemala

Salvadorian arrested for theft of saint sculpture in Guatemala

Equilibrium (2015). Salvadoreño implicado en robo de imagen en Guatemala. Equilibrium. 11 December.

Roban campanas de la Guadalupana

Bells of the Virgin of Guadalupe stolen

Alma Leticia Sánchez (2015). Roban campanas de la Guadalupana. El Sol de Durango. 10 December.

Seminary eyes repatriation after clash over artifacts

Malcolm Gay (2015). Seminary eyes repatriation after clash over artifacts. The Boston Globe. 5 December.

Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects

Evan Ryan (2015). Statement on Paris Auction of Native American Objects. United States Department of State. 4 December.

Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities

United States Department of the Interior (2015). Secretary Jewell Advances Discussion on Repatriation of Tribal Sacred Objects with French Authorities. United States Department of the Interior. 2 December.

The Real-Life Indiana Jones

FiveThirtyEight (2015). The Real-Life Indiana Jones. FiveThirtyEight. 2 December.

En Tabasco, el crimen no respeta ni a la Iglesia

In Tabasco, crime doesn't respect the church

Leobardo P. Marín (2015). En Tabasco, el crimen no respeta ni a la Iglesia. El Universal. 2 December.

Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists

Sima Sahar Zerehi (2015). Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists. CBC. 2 December.

Preocupa robo de imágenes

Concern about the theft of sacred statues

José Diego Puac (2015). Preocupa robo de imágenes. El Quetzalteco. 1 December.

Community helps rebuild church after thieves vandalize it, steal tabernacle

Mayde Gomez (2015). Community helps rebuild church after thieves vandalize it, steal tabernacle. ABC United States. 1 December.

La Funba recupera su patrimonio

FUNBA (Fundación para las Bellas Artes y la Cultura) recovers its heritage

Jaime Moreno (2015). La Funba recupera su patrimonio. El Periódico. 30 November.

Sacred Chilkat Robe Returning Home

Sit News (2015). Sacred Chilkat Robe Returning Home. Sit News. 29 November.

The case of 'The Gospel of Jesus's Wife' still isn't closed

Lisa Wangsness (2015). The case of 'The Gospel of Jesus's Wife' still isn't closed. The Boston Globe. 29 November.

Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned

In Cyprus (2015). Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned. Parikiaki. 28 November.

Woman who found 900-year-old 'Parrot Lady' statue Canada presented to India still convinced it's just a 'nice knock-off'

Douglas Quan (2015). Woman who found 900-year-old 'Parrot Lady' statue Canada presented to India still convinced it's just a 'nice knock-off'. National Post. 27 November.

Museum reportedly paid $100K for idol

Seth Slabaugh (2015). Museum reportedly paid $100K for idol. The Star Press. 19 November.

Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah

Stewart Ain (2015). Nazi Art Case Tests Start Date Of Shoah. The Jewish Week. 19 November.

ICE HSI partners with Ball State University and the David Owsley Museum of Art to recover a hidden idol stolen from India

ICE (2015). ICE HSI partners with Ball State University and the David Owsley Museum of Art to recover a hidden idol stolen from India. ICE. 17 November.

Brinca convento, entra a robar a Iglesia y queda atrapado

Thief enters through convent to rob church and becomes trapped

Tiempo (2015). Brinca convento, entra a robar a Iglesia y queda atrapado. Tiempo. 11 November.

Museum reopens, tensions flare at meeting

Jim Paulin (2015). Museum reopens, tensions flare at meeting. The Bristol Bay Times. 6 November.

Sorprende a las autoridades robo de campana

Authorities surprised by bell theft

Ararak Salomón (2015). Sorprende a las autoridades robo de campana. Línea Directa. 30 October.

Cambodia returns sculptural fragment after 3-D scans show it fits Cleveland Museum of Art's Krishna (photos)

Steven Litt (2015). Cambodia returns sculptural fragment after 3-D scans show it fits Cleveland Museum of Art's Krishna (photos). Cleveland.com. 30 October.

2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged

12 WSFA (2015). 2 arrested, third sought after historic Lowndes Co. churches damaged. 12 WSFA. 28 October.

Encontraron en Colinas la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango

Bronze bell from the church of Cabalango found in Colinas

El Diario Carlos Paz (2015). Encontraron en Colinas la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango. El Diario Carlos Paz. 27 October.

Museum returns totem pole stolen by actor John Barrymore in 1931

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (2015). Museum returns totem pole stolen by actor John Barrymore in 1931. Associated Press. 22 October.

Insólito: roban la campana de una iglesia

Unusual: Church bell stolen

La Razón (2015). Insólito: roban la campana de una iglesia. La Razón. 21 October.

Dos meses del robo en una iglesia y no hay rastro de los autores

Two months since church theft and no arrest by athorities

Javier Ortega (2015). Dos meses del robo en una iglesia y no hay rastro de los autores. El Comercio. 20 October.

La historia del ladrón que necesitaba !urgente! un reloj despertador: Robó en una iglesia y se quedó dormido junto al botín

The story of the thief that urgently needed an alarm clock: robbed a church and fell with the loot

Noticia al Dia (2015). La historia del ladrón que necesitaba !urgente! un reloj despertador: Robó en una iglesia y se quedó dormido junto al botín. Noticia al Dia. 20 October.

Se robaron la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango

Bronze bell of the church of Cabalango stolen

El Diario Carlos Paz (2015). Se robaron la campana de bronce de la Iglesia de Cabalango. El Diario Carlos Paz. 20 October.

NAGPRA Bears Fruit! IU Anthropologists Return Remains, Attend Nalukataq

Steve Russell (2015). NAGPRA Bears Fruit! IU Anthropologists Return Remains, Attend Nalukataq. Indian Country Today. 16 October.

Crisis rocks Museum of the Aleutians

Jim Paulin (2015). Crisis rocks Museum of the Aleutians. The Bristol Bay Times. 16 October.

You Can't Sell What's Not Yours

Josh Logue (2015). You Can't Sell What's Not Yours. Inside Higher Ed. 7 October.

Las iglesias se blindan tras sufrir casi 60 robos este año

Churches protect themselves after suffering more almost 60 thefts this year

M. Oliva (2015). Las iglesias se blindan tras sufrir casi 60 robos este año. Atlántico. 28 September.

Statue stolen from Little Flower basilica

Greta Kaul (2015). Statue stolen from Little Flower basilica. My San Antonio. 24 September.

Museum to return tainted art objects

Natalie Trusso Cafarello (2015). Museum to return tainted art objects. The Toledo Blade. 23 September.

Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages

Mike Boehm (2015). Legal settlement with Armenian church lets Getty Museum keep prized medieval Bible pages. Los Angeles Times. 21 September.

Inseguridad pega a templos católicos e instalan alarmas

Insecurity plagues Catholic temples, and they are installing alarms

Carlos Marí (2015). Inseguridad pega a templos católicos e instalan alarmas. Terra. 20 September.

Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders

Frank Hopper (2015). Sale of Sacred Object Stopped By Museum and Native Leaders. Indian Country Today. 19 September.

Church bell found after missing for months

Kaitlyn Loyacano (2015). Church bell found after missing for months. KNOE. 17 September.

Chalices, Bass Guitar and Cross with Saint's Bone Stolen from St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Francisco

Bay City News (2015). Chalices, Bass Guitar and Cross with Saint's Bone Stolen from St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Francisco. NBC. 16 September.

Denuncian robo de siete piezas de plata de la Iglesia de Villa Aspiazu

Robbery of seven pieces of silver from the Church of Villa Aspiazu

Giannina Machicado (2015). Denuncian robo de siete piezas de plata de la Iglesia de Villa Aspiazu. La Prensa. 15 September.

Roba Virgen de Iglesia

Theft of Church's Virgin

Gerardo González (2015). Roba Virgen de Iglesia. Plaza de Armas. 14 September.

U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection

Spencer S. Hsu (2015). U.S. judge fines Russia $43.7 million in diplomatic feud over Jewish collection. The Washington Post. 13 September.

Se protegen con cámaras de vigilancia las iglesias de Villahermosa

Security cameras to protect the churches of Villahermosa

Presente (2015). Se protegen con cámaras de vigilancia las iglesias de Villahermosa. Presente. 13 September.

Art collector files to take Honolulu Museum of Art's $880K lawsuit to federal court

Lorin Eleni Gill (2015). Art collector files to take Honolulu Museum of Art's $880K lawsuit to federal court. Pacific Business News. 11 September.

Stolen church windows to be returned to Queenstown estate

Mary Carole McCauley (2015). Stolen church windows to be returned to Queenstown estate. The Baltimore Sun. 11 September.

Iglesias en Venezuela modifican horarios de sus prácticas religiosas ante el auge de la criminalidad

Churches in Venezuela modify the hours of their religious practices in response to rise in crime

NTN24 (2015). Iglesias en Venezuela modifican horarios de sus prácticas religiosas ante el auge de la criminalidad. NTN24. 7 September.

Reforzarán seguridad de iglesia tras robo

Church security reinforced after robbery

El Siglo de Torreón (2015). Reforzarán seguridad de iglesia tras robo. El Siglo de Torreón. 3 September.

Queenstown man won't serve time in theft of $3.5 million stained-glass windows

Mary Carole McCauley (2015). Queenstown man won't serve time in theft of $3.5 million stained-glass windows. The Baltimore Sun. 31 August.

Mulegé: Robo de copón con hostias en la iglesia!

Mulegé: Theft of a ciborium with hosts from the church

Colectivo Pericú (2015). Mulegé: Robo de copón con hostias en la iglesia!. Colectivo Pericú. 26 August.

Persisten robos en iglesias católicas

Robberies of Catholic Churches continue

Guadalupe Amador G. (2015). Persisten robos en iglesias católicas. El Mundo de Tehuacán. 25 August.

En $250 millones avalúan robo en Iglesia de Yarumal, Antioquia

Robbery of the church of Yarumal, Antioquia valued at $250 thousand

RCN (2015). En $250 millones avalúan robo en Iglesia de Yarumal, Antioquia. RCN. 23 August.

Tráfico que continúa: el patrimonio de Bolivia sale por las fronteras

Trafficking continues: the heritage of Bolivia heads for the borders

Luis Fernando Cantoral (2015). Tráfico que continúa: el patrimonio de Bolivia sale por las fronteras. eju!. 22 August.

'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight

Phil Taylor (2015). 'Bears Ears' latest battleground in Utah monument fight. EENews. 21 August.

Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church

Jordan Schroeer (2015). Reward offered after break-in, vandalism at Ransom County church. Grand Forks Herald. 16 August.

Se retractan pobladores de Tehuipango tras acusar de robo al sacerdote Lidio Limón

Residents of Tehuipango retract their accusation of theft against the priest Lido Limón

Miryam Rodríguez Hernández (2015). Se retractan pobladores de Tehuipango tras acusar de robo al sacerdote Lidio Limón. Alcalor Politico. 13 August.

Queda lista primera etapa de medidas de seguridad en Catedral

First stage of security measures in Cathedra is ready

Uniradio Noticias (2015). Queda lista primera etapa de medidas de seguridad en Catedral. Uniradio Informa. 11 August.

Honolulu Museum of Art sues donor for nearly $1M for selling undocumented art

Lorin Eleni Gill (2015). Honolulu Museum of Art sues donor for nearly $1M for selling undocumented art. Pacific Business News. 10 August.

How A Candy Magnate Helped Bring A Holy Collection Home

Micah Schweizer (2015). How A Candy Magnate Helped Bring A Holy Collection Home. NPR. 8 August.

Llena de irregularidades restauración de templo en Pánuco

Restoration of the temple in Pánuco full of irregularities

Claudia Montes de Oca (2015). Llena de irregularidades restauración de templo en Pánuco. NTR Zacatecas. 6 August.

Cura robó imagen de oro, acusan

Priest accused of stealing golden sacred image

Miryam Rodríguez Hernández (2015). Cura robó imagen de oro, acusan. El Sol de Orizaba. 6 August.

Portland Art Museum returning sacred Crow medicine bundles to tribe

Joseph Rose (2015). Portland Art Museum returning sacred Crow medicine bundles to tribe. The Oregonian. 5 August.

Bolivia necesita una campaña agresiva de defensa patrimonial

Bolivia needs an aggressive campaign to protect heritage

Claudia Gonzales Yaksic (2015). Bolivia necesita una campaña agresiva de defensa patrimonial. Los Tiempos. 4 August.

Cierran el caso de robo a Virgen de Copacabana

Virgin of Copacabana Robbery Case Closed

Roberto Charca H. (2015). Cierran el caso de robo a Virgen de Copacabana. La Prensa. 4 August.

Templos en ruinas y saqueados

Plundered and ruined temples

Miguel Salazar (2015). Templos en ruinas y saqueados. Diario Xalapa. 3 August.

Roban artículos religiosos del Templo de San Agustín en Yuriria

Religious items stolen from the Templo de San Agustín in Yuriria

AM (2015). Roban artículos religiosos del Templo de San Agustín en Yuriria. AM. 2 August.

Feds probe MU artifact collection

Curtis Johnson (2015). Feds probe MU artifact collection. The Herald-Dispatch. 29 July.

Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX

Up to 10 years in prison for people who demolished 19th century chapel

Lucía Pérez (2015). Hasta 10 años de prisión para quienes demolieron capilla del siglo XIX. E-consulta. 29 July.

Iglesia de Huari reporta un robo de magnitud

Church of Huari reports major theft

Giannina Machicado (2015). Iglesia de Huari reporta un robo de magnitud. Los Tiempos. 25 July.

Recobran arte sacro del siglo XVIII robado en Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala

18th century sacred art stolen from Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala recovered

Miriam Bueno (2015). Recobran arte sacro del siglo XVIII robado en Xiloxoxtla, Tlaxcala. Noticieros Televisa. 23 July.

Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar

Peggy MacDonald (2015). Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar. CBC. 20 July.

Roban la imagen de San Judas Tadeo de templo poblano

Statue of Saint Judas Tadeo stolen from community temple

Cambio de Puebla (2015). Roban la imagen de San Judas Tadeo de templo poblano. Cambio de Puebla. 20 July.

Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners

Howard Plotkin (2015). Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners. Edmonton Journal. 15 July.

Is BSU museum piece stolen art?

Seth Slabaugh (2015). Is BSU museum piece stolen art?. The Star Press. 14 July.

Sin miedo asegura obispo de Cuernavaca por el robo de arte sacro

Bishop of Cuernavaca doesn't fear the investigation for robbery of sacred art

Dulce Gaviña (2015). Sin miedo asegura obispo de Cuernavaca por el robo de arte sacro. El Sol de Puebla. 13 July.

Nuevamente roban en una capilla

Chapel robbed again

Diario El Comercial (2015). Nuevamente roban en una capilla. Diario El Comercial. 13 July.

Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum

S. Vijay Kumar (2015). Help to bring home likely stolen statue from US museum. The Times of India. 8 July.

Asegura obispo de Cuernavaca que no robó arte sacro

Bishop of Cuernavaca asserts that he did not steal sacred art

Agencia Universal (2015). Asegura obispo de Cuernavaca que no robó arte sacro. El Manana. 7 July.

Denuncian ante PGR al Obispo de Cuernavaca por robo

Bishop of Cuernavaca reported to the Attorney General's Office for theft

David Monroy (2015). Denuncian ante PGR al Obispo de Cuernavaca por robo. Milenio. 6 July.

Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis

Sol Rieger (2015). Jewish Woman Works to Return 100 Torahs Ransacked by Nazis. JP Updates. 6 July.

No hay robo de arte sacro en San Luis: INAH

No theft of sacred art in San Luis: INAH

Eduardo L. Marceleño (2015). No hay robo de arte sacro en San Luis: INAH. Plano Informativo. 2 July.

British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show

Victoria Stapley-Brown (2015). British Museum's ivory icons denied US entry for loan show. The Art Newspaper. 1 July.

ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India

ICE (2015). ICE HSI partners with major art collector to recover stolen idol from India. ICE. 1 July.

Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam

Chuck Chiang (2015). Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam. Vancouver Sun. 29 June.

Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula

Security camera systems not functioning in the temples of Cholula

Arturo Manzano (2015). Sin funcionar el sistema de videovigilancia en templos de Cholula. Municipios. 28 June.

Capturan a ladrón de iglesias en la ciudad de Durango

Church thief arrested in the city of Durango

UnoTV (2015). Capturan a ladrón de iglesias en la ciudad de Durango. UnoTV. 24 June.

Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán

Looters hit areas of historical significance in Zapotitlán

Elizabeth Rodríguez Lezama (2015). Saqueadores afectan zonas de importancia histórica en Zapotitlán. La Journada de Oriente. 23 June.

Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS

Suzanne Vega (2015). Senators Attempt to Protect Stolen Jewish Artifacts in Iraq From ISIS. JP Updates. 10 June.

Roban iglesia en Maripí, Boyacá

Church in Maripí, Boyacá robbed.

El Espectador (2015). Roban iglesia en Maripí, Boyacá. El Espectador. 9 June.

Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction

Aaron Granillo (2015). Hopi Tribe Makes Another Attempt At Halting French Auction. KNAU. 9 June.

Concierto en Fusagasugá terminó en riñas y robo a la iglesia del municipio

Fusagasugá concert ends in fights and the robbery of the local church

LA FM (2015). Concierto en Fusagasugá terminó en riñas y robo a la iglesia del municipio. LA FM. 8 June.

Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts

KEPRTV (2015). Police looking to identify owner of suspected stolen brass artifacts. KEPRTV. 5 June.

Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts

Jason Felch (2015). Federal agents comb records for disgraced dealer Subhash Kapoor's sales and gifts. The Art Newspaper. 2 June.

Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches

Katie Zavadski (2015). Someone's Stealing Stained Glass Out of Ohio Churches. The Daily Beast. 1 June.

Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest

Jamey Keaten (2015). Paris Auction of Hopi Artifacts Decried in US Stirs Protest. ABC United States. 1 June.

Se roban piezas de arte en Antigua Guatemala

Art stolen in Antigua, Guatemala

Alicia Álvarez (2015). Se roban piezas de arte en Antigua Guatemala. Contra Poder. 31 May.

Valiosa imagen robada a iglesia de San Francisco apareció en museo de Yumbel

Valuable statue stolen from the church of San Francisco appeared in the Yumbel museum

Pura Noticia (2015). Valiosa imagen robada a iglesia de San Francisco apareció en museo de Yumbel. Pura Noticia. 31 May.

Apareció valiosa imagen del siglo XVIII robada a la Iglesia de San Francisco

Valuable 18th century sculpture stolen from the Church of San Francisco Recovered

La Nación (2015). Apareció valiosa imagen del siglo XVIII robada a la Iglesia de San Francisco. La Nación. 31 May.

Junín: asaltan iglesia colonial del centro poblado de San Pedro

Junín: robbery of the colonial church in the village of San Pedro

RPP (2015). Junín: asaltan iglesia colonial del centro poblado de San Pedro. RPP. 30 May.

Stained-glass thieves target two local churches

JoAnne Viviano (2015). Stained-glass thieves target two local churches. The Columbus Dispatch. 27 May.

Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions

Dennis Wagner (2015). Hopis seek federal help to stop katsina auctions. AZ Central. 27 May.

Returning Hanuman sculpture to Cambodia a nimble, savvy play by Cleveland Museum of Art

Steven Litt (2015). Returning Hanuman sculpture to Cambodia a nimble, savvy play by Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland.com. 15 May.

Fight Over Hindu God Statue Hits Fed Court

Adam Klasfeld (2015). Fight Over Hindu God Statue Hits Fed Court. Courthouse News Service. 14 May.

After theft, Argentines donate prized possessions, wedding rings for new monstrance

Catholic News Agency (2015). After theft, Argentines donate prized possessions, wedding rings for new monstrance. Catholic News Agency. 13 May.

40 cámaras, oficiales y vidrio especial protegen a La Negrita

40 cameras, guards, and special measures taken to protect La Negrita

Entorno Inteligente (2015). 40 cámaras, oficiales y vidrio especial protegen a La Negrita. Entorno Inteligente. 13 May.

It's official: Cleveland Museum of Art returns Hanuman statue to Cambodia (photos)

Steven Litt (2015). It's official: Cleveland Museum of Art returns Hanuman statue to Cambodia (photos). Cleveland.com. 12 May.

Tribes say law requiring return of remains, relics, hasn't met promise

Kristen Hwang (2015). Tribes say law requiring return of remains, relics, hasn't met promise. Hava Sun News. 12 May.

Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement

Tom Mashberg (2015). Missing 13th-Century Painting to be Returned to Owners in Court Settlement. The New York Times. 12 May.

US Museum Returns Hanuman Statue to Cambodia

Mech Dara (2015). US Museum Returns Hanuman Statue to Cambodia. The Cambodia Daily. 11 May.

Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias

Faced with insecurity, church prepares a catalogue of relics

Yasmin Mariche (2015). Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias. Imagen del Golfo. 6 May.

Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias

Faced with insecurity, church relics are being catalogued

Yasmin Mariche (2015). Ante inseguridad, iglesia alista catálogo de reliquias. Imagen del Golfo. 6 May.

Cometen en Yucatán un robo para Ripley

Robbery commited in Yucatán for 'Ripley's'

Sergio Grosjean (2015). Cometen en Yucatán un robo para Ripley. Sipse. 4 May.

Buscan recuperar más de 50.000 piezas de arte

Seeking to recover more than 50,000 artworks

Opinión (2015). Buscan recuperar más de 50.000 piezas de arte. Opinión. 11 April.

New York couple returns stolen Andean paintings to Bolivia

Associated Press (2015). New York couple returns stolen Andean paintings to Bolivia. U-T San Diego. 9 April.

Museums turn over ancient art as smuggling investigation presses on

Jessica Gelt (2015). Museums turn over ancient art as smuggling investigation presses on. Los Angeles Times. 9 April.

Museums Begin Returning Artifacts to India in Response to Investigation

Tom Mashberg (2015). Museums Begin Returning Artifacts to India in Response to Investigation. The New York Times. 7 April.

Robaron hostias consagradas en un convento de religiosas visitadoras de enfermos

Consecrated hosts stolen from a convent which ministers to the sick

AICA (2015). Robaron hostias consagradas en un convento de religiosas visitadoras de enfermos. Agencia Informativa Católica Argentina. 7 April.

Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts

Graham Bowley (2015). Manhattan Prosecutors Say New York Art Dealer Played Role in Sale of Stolen Artifacts. The New York Times. 2 April.

Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K

James Fanelli (2015). Brooklyn Art Dealer Accused of Selling Stolen Ancient Artifacts for $500K. DNA Info. 2 April.

Vigilan templos por robos sacros

Churches surveilled after sacred art thefts

Christian Jiménez (2015). Vigilan templos por robos sacros. Noticias Net. 2 April.

Antiquities Looted From India End up at Honolulu Museum

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (2015). Antiquities Looted From India End up at Honolulu Museum. ABC United States. 1 April.

Raiders of the lost bell

Simon Arseneau (2015). Raiders of the lost bell. Meridian Booster. 26 March.

ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada

Press Trust of India (2015). ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada. Business Standard. 24 March.

Los ladrones se robaron los Vasos Sagrados de la iglesia de Firavitoba en Boyacá

Thieve steal sacred vessels from the Firavitoba church in Boyacá

RCN (2015). Los ladrones se robaron los Vasos Sagrados de la iglesia de Firavitoba en Boyacá. RCN. 20 March.

Cae sujeto por robo en iglesia de Cabo San Lucas

Subject caught for theft in Cabo San Lucas church

UnoTV (2015). Cae sujeto por robo en iglesia de Cabo San Lucas. UnoTV. 17 March.

Se roban la campana de la iglesia de Tierrabomba

Bell from the church of Tierrabomba stolen

El Universal (2015). Se roban la campana de la iglesia de Tierrabomba. El Universal. 17 March.

Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky

David Murray (2015). Trade in Native American antiques can be tricky. Great Falls Tribune. 15 March.

Mysterious Apopka sculptures may be 1,000 years old

Stephen Hudak (2015). Mysterious Apopka sculptures may be 1,000 years old. Orlando Sentinel. 27 February.

Entregan pinturas interpretativas de obras robadas en Antigua

Interpretive paintings of stolen paintings arrive in Antigua

Miguel Lopez (2015). Entregan pinturas interpretativas de obras robadas en Antigua. Prensa Libre. 6 February.

Antiquities forgery makes for not-so-divine comedy at Sundance festival

David D'Arcy (2015). Antiquities forgery makes for not-so-divine comedy at Sundance festival. The Art Newspaper. 2 February.

Saquean Iglesia; se llevan al Santísimo

Church robbery: Blessed Sacrament stolen

José Luis Camarillo (2015). Saquean Iglesia; se llevan al Santísimo. Uniradio Informa. 6 January.

Theft of chalice, valued at $8,300, from Chicopee's St. Rose De Lima Church was 'tremendous violation of our sacred space,' pastor says

George Graham (2015). Theft of chalice, valued at $8,300, from Chicopee's St. Rose De Lima Church was 'tremendous violation of our sacred space,' pastor says. MassLive. 6 January.

Fingen estar por casarse para robar una iglesia

Pretending to want to get married to rob a church

Crítica (2014). Fingen estar por casarse para robar una iglesia. Crítica. 1 December.

Inventor's children seek to regain missing stained-glass windows valued at $3.5 million

Mary Carole McCauley (2014). Inventor's children seek to regain missing stained-glass windows valued at $3.5 million. The Baltimore Sun. 29 November.

Honduras condena a salvadoreño por robo de patrimonio religioso

Honduras sentences a Salvadorian for theft of religious heritage

EFE (2014). Honduras condena a salvadoreño por robo de patrimonio religioso. ElSalvador.com. 27 November.

Policía captura a hombre por robo de imágenes religiosas

Police arrest a man for robbing religious items

Héctor Contreras (2014). Policía captura a hombre por robo de imágenes religiosas. Prensa Libre. 24 November.

Sacred Items Swiped From Romanian Orthodox Church

Bill Wadell (2014). Sacred Items Swiped From Romanian Orthodox Church. WNEP. 6 October.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce the Repatriation of Nine Stolen Miguel Cabrera Paintings to the Republic of Peru

U.S. Attorney's Office (2014). Manhattan U.S. Attorney and FBI Assistant Director in Charge Announce the Repatriation of Nine Stolen Miguel Cabrera Paintings to the Republic of Peru. FBI. 5 September.

Two Alaska Native artifacts return home after clandestine auction bid by nonprofit

Sean Doogan (2014). Two Alaska Native artifacts return home after clandestine auction bid by nonprofit. Alaska Dispatch News. 3 September.

INAH renovará catálogo del Arte Sacro, podría tardar hasta 8 años

INAH to update register of Sacred Art, might take up to 8 years, Spanish

Pilar Bravo (2014). INAH renovará catálogo del Arte Sacro, podría tardar hasta 8 años. Periodico Digital. 5 August.

Hasta 10 años de cárcel a quien dañe monumentos históricos

Up to 10 years in prison for those who damage historical monuments

Sipse (2014). Hasta 10 años de cárcel a quien dañe monumentos históricos. Sipse. 14 June.

Looted ancient statues returned to Cambodia from US

AFP (2014). Looted ancient statues returned to Cambodia from US. ABC Australia. 4 June.

Piden hasta 15 años de prisión por atentar contra patrimonio cultural

RPP (2014). Piden hasta 15 años de prisión por atentar contra patrimonio cultural. RPP. 9 April.

US probing whether Ganesha museum idol was stolen

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Cambodian relics 'found in New York'

Stuart White (2014). Cambodian relics 'found in New York'. The Phnom Penh Post. 7 March.

Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities

AFA News (2014). Athorities raid storage locker filled with antiquities. AFA News. 6 March.

Theft! The tragedy at El Calvario and the painting of Tomás de Merlo

Benjamin Patrick Reeves (2014). Theft! The tragedy at El Calvario and the painting of Tomás de Merlo. Revue Guatemala. 6 March.

US Returns Three 'Most Wanted' Stolen Antiquities to India

IANS (2014). US Returns Three 'Most Wanted' Stolen Antiquities to India. The New Indian Express. 15 January.

Sacred art stolen from Andean churches

Associated Press (2013). Sacred art stolen from Andean churches. The Telegraph. 26 August.

Bolivia: detienen a sacerdote por robo de joyas a la Virgen de Copacabana

BBC Mundo (2013). Bolivia: detienen a sacerdote por robo de joyas a la Virgen de Copacabana. BBC Mundo. 26 July.

La Virgen de Copacabana luce nueva corona y joyas

The Virgin of Copacabana dons her new crown and jewels

La Razón (2013). La Virgen de Copacabana luce nueva corona y joyas. La Razón. 6 July.

The Met Will Return a Pair of Statues to Cambodia

Tom Mashberg (2013). The Met Will Return a Pair of Statues to Cambodia. The New York Times. 3 May.

Los tesoros de la Virgen carecen de seguro antirrobo

The treasures of the Virgin lack antitheft security

Iblin Linarez (2013). Los tesoros de la Virgen carecen de seguro antirrobo. La Razón. 28 April.

Fighting Back as Mexican Churches Are Looted

Karla Zabludovsky (2013). Fighting Back as Mexican Churches Are Looted. The New York Times. 15 January.

Mafias de traficantes operan en Bolivia

Trafficking mafias operate in Bolivia

La Razón (2012). Mafias de traficantes operan en Bolivia. La Razón. 5 November.

La Paz: Robo en iglesia de Tiwanaku

La Paz: Theft at the church of Tiwanaku

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Gods in exile

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