In a tragic incident, a priest in an Ecuador church died on live camera during a sermon. Ironically, he was talking about life and death at the time when a crucifix fell on his head. The incident happened at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Guayaquil, a coastal city in southwestern Ecuador, about 265 km from the capital, Quito on Saturday, October 17. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Sánchez's death, saying that first responders arrived promptly but were unable to save him.
Roman Catholic priest Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was speaking to worshippers about the importance of spending time with God and loved ones when the crucifix detached from the wall behind him and struck the back of his head. The whole incident also got recorded as the sermon was being livestreamed at that time. A footage of the incident was obtained by NBC News showed the large crucifix falling forward as Sánchez addressed the congregation. He appeared unaware of the object falling behind him before it struck him.
