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Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass
Priest dies after crucifix falls during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador.
In brief
Priest dies after crucifix falls during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a crucifix fell during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Originally reported by Fox News.
Priest fatally struck by crucifix
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Worshippers rush to help
Worshippers ran to Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari's side during the incident, shouting for emergency assistance.
“Father, Father … call an ambulance”
Archdiocese confirms death
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari's death, identifying him as the parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro Church.
“Our dear Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari … has departed to the Father’s House to enjoy His presence and His glory”
Cause remains unclear
Church officials did not publicly explain what caused the crucifix to fall, leaving the incident's origin unknown.
The big picture
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a crucifix fell during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
