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Priest killed by falling crucifix during live-streamed mass in Ecuador

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A Catholic priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and struck him during a live-streamed mass. The incident occurred at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and footage of the tragic event quickly circulated on social media. AI

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Priest killed by falling crucifix during live-streamed mass in Ecuador

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    Falling crucifix kills priest during live-streamed mass in Ecuador

    A Catholic priest died on Saturday when a wooden crucifix fell from a wall and crushed him against the pulpit as he celebrated mass in the Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil. “Father, Father! Call an ambulance!” people at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church could be heard shouting just b…

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