Priest killed by falling cross during mass in Ecuador

A priest died in Ecuador after a wooden cross fell during a service.

Consensus

The priest died during a live-streamed mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The death occurred when a wooden cross fell from a wall behind the altar.
The incident happened during a daily mass at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Support (or Perpetual Help).
The priest was conducting the service at the time of the accident.
The event was broadcast live on social media.
The priest was struck on the head by the falling cross.
Emergency medical services were called, but the priest could not be revived.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil officially confirmed the priest's death.
The priest's name was Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molina.
The tragedy caused shock and mourning among the congregation and wider Catholic community.

The priest was speaking about death during his sermon, saying, 'One day all of us here will also die.' — tg_varlamov_news
The cross first hit the altar before striking the priest. — vesti
The priest said 'Roguemos al Señor' (Let us pray to the Lord) just before the accident. — vm
The incident occurred at the 27th minute of the service. — riamo
The cross was described as 'massive'. — vesti
A similar incident occurred in Spain involving a priest who died in a fire while lighting candles, and another in Russia involving a priest who died in a monastery fire. — vm