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Priest in Ecuador killed by falling crucifix during Mass
Original: catholic priest killed by cross
A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died after a giant crucifix fell on him during a Mass that was being livestreamed. Worshippers rushed to help him, but he was crushed and could not be saved. Major news outlets including ABC News, NBC News, Fox News and People are reporting on the fatal accident.
Why now: The bizarre and tragic circumstances of the death, captured on a livestream, have drawn wide media attention.
Evidence
- Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help · Fox News
- Priest Crushed to Death When Giant Crucifix Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass · People.com
- Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Priest in Ecuador dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass · NBC News
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