LONG BEACH, California (Fox News) — California Catholic school urges community to make acts of reparation after vandalism incident.

## Key Facts:
– Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach was desecrated after a break-in.
– Images show smashed statues, destroyed religious figures, and a photograph of the pope knocked to the floor.
– Fr. G. Peter Irving and Cyril Cruz ask for acts of reparation against the offense.
– Security measures will be heightened following the attack.
– School leaders ask for prayers for the perpetrator and seek Blessed Mother’s intercession.

A Catholic school was vandalized in California. (KTTV)

## Conclusion:
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched an investigation into the incident.

The Justice Department is launching an investigation. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters/File Photo)