Falling crucifix kills priest during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
Summary
A Catholic priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died when a wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass. The incident happened at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church and was broadcast on the priest’s Facebook page.Key Facts
- The priest’s name was Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari.
- The crucifix fell from a wall and hit the back of his head while he was leading Mass.
- The accident was livestreamed on Facebook, where the priest had over 4,600 followers.
- People at the church called for an ambulance immediately after the fall.
- The livestream video abruptly ended when the crucifix fell.
- The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest’s death and expressed condolences to his family.
- The video of the accident was widely shared on social media and covered by news outlets.
- The Archdiocese said the priest has “departed to the House of the Father,” a religious way of saying he passed away.
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