Tragedy during Mass: Falling crucifix kills priest in Ecuador
What Happened
Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a large wooden crucifix mounted behind the altar fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on October 17. The service was being livestreamed when the accident occurred. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Sánchez Molinari’s death and offered condolences to his family and the Redemptorist community.
Key Takeaways
The cause of the crucifix’s detachment has not been publicly established, according to available reports.