Horror moment priest, 53, killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass
This is the horrific moment when a Catholic priest had a large crucifix topple onto his head during a livestreamed Mass. The shocking footage shows parish priest Father Sánchez Molinari being crushed by the cross bearing the figure of Jesus as he addressed parishioners in his church and via a livestream on Saturday (October 17) from his church in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, which lies 164 southwest of the capital, Quito.
TL;DR
- A Catholic priest, Father Sánchez Molinari, was killed when a large crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass.
- The incident occurred in Guayaquil, Ecuador, about 30 minutes into the service.
- Worshippers screamed for help as the live broadcast continued on social media.
- Emergency services attended the scene, but the priest was pronounced dead later that day.
- The cause of the crucifix falling from the wall is unknown and has not been publicly explained by church officials.
- Father Sánchez Molinari belonged to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.