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Sunday, October 18, 2026

A Catholic priest died after a large crucifix fell on top of him while he was leading a mass in Ecuador that was being livestreamed at the time. Footage shared widely on social media shows Father Patricio Alfredo Snchez Molinari addressing his congregation in Guayaquil on Saturday before the crucifix came tumbling down on top of him and striking him in the head.

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The cause of the crucifix's collapse remains currently unknown, with no official explanation issued about if structural damage or faulty fittings contributed to the accident.

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Does anyone remember a series of movies called "Faces of Death"?

That's basically what live streaming has become now.

#1 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-10-19 08:13 AM | Reply

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