Priest crushed to death by giant altar cross during livestreamed mass

A PRIEST was crushed to death by a giant altar cross during a live Catholic Holy Mass broadcast in Latin America.

Priest crushed to death by giant altar cross during livestreamed mass

TL;DR

  • A priest named Patricio Sanchez was killed when a giant altar cross fell on him during a live-streamed Catholic mass.
  • The incident occurred in Guayaquil, Ecuador, at the Perpetuo Socorro Church.
  • Sanchez was instantly killed by the impact of the heavy wooden crucifix.
  • The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest's death and offered condolences.
  • Police are not currently investigating the accident.