Ecuadorian priest killed when crucifix collapses during livestreamed mass
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a cross fell on him while he was leading a livestreamed mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
During a Saturday service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, a crucifix toppled onto the presiding priest, Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari. The incident was captured on the live broadcast and quickly spread across social media. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death the following day, issuing a statement that he had passed to the afterlife. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the local Catholic community.
Why it matters
The death highlights safety risks in public worship spaces and has deeply affected the local Catholic community.
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