Priest dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a Mass that was being livestreamed.
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Fox News and NBC News both reported his death.
Fox News reports that video captured the moment the crucifix struck him. Its headline says worshippers rushed to help.
NBC News reports that Sánchez Molinari served as the parish priest of the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil.
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- Fox NewsPriest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to helpSun, Oct 18, 5:00 PM EDT
- NBC NewsPriest in Ecuador dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed MassSun, Oct 18, 6:02 PM EDT
- CBS NewsFalling crucifix kills priest during livestreamed Mass in EcuadorMon, Oct 19, 7:37 AM EDT
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