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Convent Attached to Historic Saint Patrick’s Burned in Arson Attack
Edit: no mention of the people who have been burning churches for centuries. There are 120 Muslims, possibly fewer, occupying Downpatrick.
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[Belfast Telegraph] A former convent in Downpatrick, County Down, was destroyed in a large fire early on June 28, 2026, as over 60 firefighters battled the blaze for hours. The structure, previously the Convent of Mercy, was engulfed in flames that spread rapidly, with thick smoke visible from miles away. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing.
Over 60 firefighters from multiple stations responded to the scene, including crews from Downpatrick, Newry, and Bangor, according to the Belfast Telegraph. The fire, which broke out around 4:30 a.m., was so intense that it caused significant structural damage within minutes. Residents in nearby areas reported seeing the flames and hearing alarms for several hours.
The Convent of Mercy, a historic building with ties to the local community, was completely destroyed. Built in the early 20th century, the convent had been abandoned for years before the blaze. The fire service confirmed that the building was a total loss, with no survivors reported. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze, which had spread to adjacent vegetation before being brought under control.
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Pope Prylest Threatens the Last Workers in the Vinyard
LETTER OF POPE LEO XIV TO THE SUPERIOR GENERAL
To The Reverend
Davide Pagliarani
Superior General
of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X
With a paternal heart, and aware of the responsibility entrusted to me by the Lord as the Successor of the Apostle Peter, I address you and, through you, the bishops, priests, seminarians and faithful connected to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X.
The Church recognizes the devotion to liturgical life, commitment to priestly formation, apostolic zeal and desire for fidelity to Tradition that characterize many people and communities connected to your Fraternity. This has motivated the attentive and generous attitude that my Predecessors have consistently shown to you.
In this spirit, and filled with Christian affection, I plead with you and ask you with all my heart: please turn back! I urge you to consider carefully the spiritual good of the faithful, because the schismatic act you are about to undertake would deprive them of the licit and, in some cases, even valid reception of the Sacraments, which they love and seek for their sanctification.
The Church is open to a path of dialogue and understanding that the Holy Spirit can make possible and fruitful.
I pray for you, because to tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity. May the Lord enlighten your consciences and awaken your hearts. With a sorrowful yet hopeful heart, I feel it is my duty, through the authority received from Christ, to ask you to desist from your intended act. I entrust these intentions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Good Counsel.
From the Vatican, 29 June 2026
Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
