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Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Livestreamed Mass in Ecuador

The death of parish priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari in Guayaquil has been confirmed by the archdiocese after a falling crucifix struck him during a livestreamed service.

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Priest celebrates evening Mass at Guayaquil church

El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo. ↗

Wooden crucifix falls from wall and strikes priest

South China Morning Post ↗

Archdiocese confirmation of priest's death is reported

ABC ↗

Sunday account conflicts with reports placing incident Saturday

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  1. Priest fatally wounded by falling crucifix
    Sydney Morning Herald
  2. Priest in Ecuador dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass
    NBC News
  3. Falling crucifix kills priest during live-streamed mass in Ecuador
    South China Morning Post
  4. Horrifying moment priest is crushed to death by falling crucifix while live streaming Catholic Mass in Ecuador
    Daily Mail
  5. Caught on Camera: Giant Crucifix Crashes Down on Priest During Mass in Ecuador, Killing Him | WATCH VIDEO
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