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Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass

Monday, October 19, 2026

A recording of the tragic incident went viral across the world, with the parish taking down the original video with sensitive content. The post Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass first appeared on OSV News.

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