- Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died on Saturday after a heavy crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- Footage showed the crucifix detaching from the wall behind the altar and striking the priest on the back of his head while he faced the congregation.
- Distressed parishioners called for an ambulance, but emergency responders were unable to revive him at the scene.
- The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death and announced that a Eucharist in his memory would be held on Sunday evening.
- Local authorities have not yet commented on the incident, and it remains unclear what caused the crucifix to fall.
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Falling crucifix kills Ecuador priest during livestreamed church service
