Priest Dies in Guayaquil After Wooden Crucifix Falls During Live-Streamed Mass
A Catholic priest, Patricio Sanchez, died on Saturday in Guayaquil, Ecuador, when a wooden crucifix detached from a wall and struck him during a mass that was being live-streamed.
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According to the South China Morning Post, a Catholic priest named Patricio Sanchez died on Saturday after a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and struck him on the head while he was celebrating mass in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Footage of the service indicated that a heavy crucifix detached from the wall situated above the altar and made contact with Patricio Sanchez's head. It was observed that Patricio Sanchez did not appear to notice the crucifix as it was falling. Following the incident, individuals present at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church were heard shouting for assistance, with calls such as "Father, Father! Call an ambulance!" just before the live-streamed broadcast ceased. The graphic footage of the event circulated widely on social media on Sunday and was reported by various news outlets.
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