From Newsweek:
A Catholic priest died after a large crucifix fell on top of him while he was leading a mass in Ecuador that was being livestreamed at the time. Footage shared widely on social media shows Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari addressing his congregation in Guayaquil on Saturday before the crucifix came tumbling down on top of him and striking him in the head.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil on Sunday confirmed that Father Sánchez Molinari had died in a post on social media which said: “We announce that our beloved Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR., who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father’s House to rejoice in His presence and glory.”
From Inofvaticana:
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil has confirmed the death of Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR, parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro, who, according to media and videos shared on social networks, was struck by a cross that fell from the wall while celebrating the daily Mass broadcast live. The official statement does not specify the cause of death.
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The death occurred on Saturday, October 17, at the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, located in the Central Vicariate of the Ecuadorian archdiocese. That same day, the curia published on its social media an obituary signed by the cardinal archbishop of Guayaquil, Luis Gerardo Cabrera Herrera, OFM.
The text released by the Archdiocese of Guayaquil reports that Father Sánchez Molinari, “who served as parish priest of the Perpetual Help church in the Central Vicariate, has gone to the Father’s House to enjoy His presence and glory.” The archdiocese joins “in prayer for the eternal rest of his soul” and expresses its solidarity, affection, and love “to the Redemptorist family, his relatives, and friends.”