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Church horror as priest is crushed to death by giant altar cross during livestreamed mass
The Sun • • world
Key Points:
- Father Patricio Sanchez was tragically killed when a large wooden crucifix fell and crushed him during a live-streamed Catholic Mass at Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- The accident occurred about 27 minutes into the livestream, with footage showing the crucifix detaching and falling onto the priest as he adjusted his glasses.
- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed Father Sanchez's death and expressed condolences to his family, friends, and the Redemptorist community to which he belonged.
- The incident has shocked the local community and drawn numerous tributes online, with many expressing disbelief at the unusual and tragic nature of the accident.
- Authorities have stated that there is currently no investigation underway regarding the accident.
