https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-dies-after-crucifix-falls-on-him-during-livestreamed-massContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-dies-after-crucifix-falls-on-him-during-livestreamed-masshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-dies-after-crucifix-falls-on-him-during-livestreamed-mass#u148796Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:17:29 +0000A Catholic priest, Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, died after a large crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on October 17. The incident occurred moments after he spoke about death and the fleeting nature of life. The cause of the crucifix falling remains unclear.Why it mattersThe incident has garnered international attention and sparked an outpouring of condolences from the Catholic community. The Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil, where the incident occurred, is a prominent place of worship in Ecuador. The priest