Priest killed when a crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Summary
The Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, parish priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating a Mass that was being livestreamed on social media. Video shows him standing at the altar when the cross came down, and the Straits Times reports that he had just urged his congregation to cherish life. South China Morning Post says the crucifix detached from the wall above the altar and crushed him against the pulpit. Reports differ on timing: the South China Morning Post and Hindustan Times say he died on Saturday, while NDTV says the Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death on Sunday. CBS reports that people in the church shouted "Father, Father! Call an ambulance!" just before the livestream cut out. Reports also differ on the church's name, so this summary does not name it.
Timeline
NDTV
Source ↗NDTV reports that the Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Father Sanchez Molinari's death on Sunday after he was crushed by a falling crucifix in front of worshippers.
Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times says footage shows Father Sanchez Molinari standing at the altar when a heavy wooden crucifix came crashing down on him during a livestreamed Mass.
ABC News
Source ↗ABC News reports that a Roman Catholic priest officiating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador died after being struck by a cross while the ceremony was broadcast live.
South China Morning Post
Source ↗The South China Morning Post reports that a priest died on Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit during Mass in Guayaquil.
Fox News
Source ↗Fox News says video captures a large wooden crucifix falling on Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, as worshippers rush to help.
NBC News
Source ↗NBC News identifies the priest as the Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari and says he was parish priest at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Source ↗The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a priest in Ecuador was fatally struck when a crucifix fell from a church wall during a service.
Hindustan Times
Source ↗Hindustan Times reports that the priest died on Saturday after a large crucifix fell on him while he led a Mass being shown live online.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times reports that the priest urged his flock to cherish life before being fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass.
CBS News
Source ↗CBS News reports that people at the church shouted "Father, Father! Call an ambulance!" just before the livestreamed broadcast cut out.
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