Ecuador, priest dies crushed by the cross during mass live on social media

Tragedy in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after being hit on the head by the heavy wooden cross placed behind him on the altar. The structure suddenly detached from the wall while the priest was celebrating mass, leaving him no escape. The religious service was broadcast live on social media and also followed online by numerous faithful. The crucifix, placed behind the religious man, hit him squarely on the head. It all happened in a few moments: the priest didn't realize what was happening and none of those present managed to intervene in time to avoid the impact.

Rescue efforts were useless, the priest died instantly

The faithful and collaborators present in the church were left in shock after the incident and the camera that was filming the celebration was immediately turned off. The rescue efforts, alerted by those present, proved useless: the priest, in fact, died instantly. At the moment, details on the causes of the detachment of the cross have not been disclosed. The priest's death was confirmed by the archdiocese of Guayaquil, which invited the faithful to join in the prayers. Archbishop Luis Cabrera Herrera expressed solidarity and closeness to the religious's family and friends.

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