‘SHOCKING’ Tragedy in Ecuador: Priest Dies After Heavy Cross Falls During Mass
A Catholic community in Guayaquil, Ecuador, is mourning Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, who died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The incident occurred during a service being livestreamed online. Footage showed the heavy cross detaching from the wall behind the altar and striking the priest. Congregants rushed forward to help as calls for assistance were heard.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Father Sánchez Molinari’s death on Sunday, expressing condolences to his…
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