https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-patricio-alfredo-s-nchez-molinari-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-live-streamed-mass-in-guayaquil-ecuadorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-patricio-alfredo-s-nchez-molinari-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-live-streamed-mass-in-guayaquil-ecuadorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/priest-patricio-alfredo-s-nchez-molinari-killed-by-falling-crucifix-during-live-streamed-mass-in-guayaquil-ecuador#u150054Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:17 +0000Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, 53, died after a massive cross struck him directly in the head during a livestreamed church service in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident occurred on Saturday while he addressed parishioners inside the church and online. Video footage captured the heavy crucifix crashing down onto the priest as he spoke. Worshippers rushed to help and could be heard screaming on the recording. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death following the accident, which took place in the country's largest city.Why it mattersThe fatality has drawn international atte