Priest dies after crucifix falls on him during live-streamed mass in Ecuador

A tragic incident occurred in a church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during a live-streamed mass. Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari, 53, died instantly after a large wooden crucifix detached from its position and fell directly onto his head while he was officiating the service. The event deeply shocked those present in the church as well as the followers watching the live broadcast on social media. The Archbishop of Guayaquil, Cardinal Luis Cabrera, later held a mass at the same church to commemorate the priest, expressing gratitude for the global support received. The priest had just delivered a sermon about the importance of dedicating time to God, ironically remarking on the inevitability of death. Local authorities and the church are investigating why the heavy cross fell, while repairs have already begun at the site. The death has left the Catholic community in Ecuador in profound mourning.