Tragic Incident as Priest Killed by Falling Cross in Ecuador

In a tragic accident in Ecuador, a Catholic priest lost his life during a mass when a cross fell on him. The incident occurred on Saturday and was captured in a livestream shared widely on social media. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was addressing his congregation at the Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil when the crucifix fell.

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the news on Sunday. In a social media post, they stated: “We announce that our beloved Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR., who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father’s House to rejoice in His presence and glory.”

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

This story is still developing, and more details will follow as they become available.