Priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed church service in Ecuador– www.independent.co.uk

A Roman Catholic priest in southwestern Ecuador has died after a wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed service.

The priest was identified as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church by the Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometers (164 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito.

Footage of the evening Mass on Saturday shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head.

He did not appear to see it falling.

Worshippers cried for help as the live broadcast continued.