Ecuador priest dies after crucifix falls during livestreamed Mass
A Roman Catholic priest in southwestern Ecuador died Saturday after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed evening Mass.
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What happened
A Roman Catholic priest died during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador on Saturday. 123 A large wooden crucifix fell and fatally struck the priest during the ceremony. 123 The incident occurred in southwestern Ecuador during an evening Mass. 23 Parishioners attempted to help the priest but he died at the scene from the impact. 3
Why it matters
The Mass was being broadcast live when the fatal accident occurred. 12
Sources · 3
[1]A priest in Ecuador died on Saturday after a large wooden crucifix fell from a wall and fatally struck him during a livestreamed Mass.
The New York Times · Bluesky
[2]Un sacerdote murió en misa en Ecuador luego de que se le cayera una cruz de madera en la cabeza
La Nación (Argentina)
[3]A Roman Catholic priest officiating an evening mass in southwestern Ecuador died after being struck by a cross while the ceremony was being broadcast live.
The Associated Press · Bluesky
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