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Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador (apnews.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.

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

Footage of the service on Saturday night shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head as he celebrated Mass. He did not appear to see it falling.

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[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 9 points 4 days ago

A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.

Poor dude saw Jesus. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

Hopefully this is a sign to take workplace safety seriously even when that work is religious in nature.

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 13 points 4 days ago (3 children)

It's a sign from god...

[–] what@beehaw.org 2 points 2 days ago

I think god was high for this one

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 20 points 4 days ago (1 children)

…that you need to hire and engineer to figure out how to attach something that heavy. Can’t just wing it. Also, regular inspections and maintenance aren’t a bad idea either.

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Also, all priests must wear hard hats now.

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

And steel-toed boots, protective gloves, safety goggles, etc. When going through old books in the cellar, you need to wear a dust mask as well.

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social -4 points 4 days ago

When going through old books in the cellar, you need to wear a dust mask as well.

Honestly, probably not a bad idea. Whatever is in that old dust probably isn't good for your lungs.

[–] nixfreak@sopuli.xyz 3 points 4 days ago

Haha , isn’t it ironic

[–] BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 2 points 4 days ago

Psalm 52:4?

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 1 points 4 days ago

Inshallah.