Ecuador Priest Dies After Cross Falls During Livestreamed Mass
Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died in Guayaquil, Ecuador. A wooden cross came loose from a wall and struck him.
It fell during a Mass that was being livestreamed. He was speaking to his congregation at the time.
The New York Times and Euronews reported his death. Reverend Sánchez was pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
He was also a member of the Redemptorist order. Euronews reported a memorial Mass at the church. It was held the following Sunday.
Klear Note — A Mass is a Christian worship service led by a priest.
Key Terms 3
- Redemptorist A Catholic religious order of priests and brothers focused on serving poor communities.
- livestreamed Broadcast live over the internet so people could watch from home.
- memorial Mass A church service held to honor and remember someone who has died.