A cross fell on his head during the live broadcast: The priest lost his life
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- During a live-streamed service at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Guayaquil, Ecuador, a wooden cross hanging on the wall fell on the priest's head, killing Patricio Sanchez Molinari.
- While the Archdiocese of Guayaquil expressed its condolences to the priest's family and friends, an investigation was launched into the incident.
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Why It Matters
The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a catholic church in Guayaquil and regularly holds livestreamed services.
A wooden cross hanging on the wall fell on the head of a priest during a service at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Priest Patricio Sanchez Molinari, who was at the altar during the live-streamed service, died when the cross fell on his head.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil expressed its solidarity and condolences to the priest's family and friends.
While it is not yet known whether there was any defect in the assembly of the pilgrim or the wall, an investigation has been launched into the incident.
What to Watch
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As a result of the investigation, potential errors in the assembly of the cross will be identified and necessary corrections will be made.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What caused the cross to fall?
- Is it investigated whether there is an error in the assembly or fixing process?
- Has there been any maintenance or repair work done on the church recently?
