WorldPublished: 18 October 2026 at 22:31
Priest dies in Ecuador after heavy crucifix falls on him during Mass
A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died during Mass after a large crucifix fell on his head, according to foreign media reports.
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A priest at a Catholic church in Ecuador, a country in South America, has died during Mass after a large crucifix fell onto his head. The crucifix is a cross bearing a figure of the crucified Jesus Christ. Foreign media have reported the incident.
The Mass was reportedly broadcast live, so the incident was captured on video. The source does not give the priest's name, the location of the church, the exact time of the accident or the reason the crucifix fell. These details are not yet known.
