{
  "id": 15437292,
  "title": "Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/catholic-priest-killed-by-falling-cross-during-livestreamed-mass-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/2026/10/18/catholic-priest-killed-by-falling-cross-during-livestreamed-mass-in-ecuador"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Roman Catholic priest died in Ecuador after a crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed evening Mass on Saturday. The incident occurred in the coastal city of Guayaquil, located about 164 miles southwest of the capital Quito. Patricio Sánchez of the Perpetuo Socorro Church celebrated Mass at the church when the heavy crucifix detached from the wall and struck him on the head. Worshippers attempted to help as the live broadcast continued. The archdiocese and local authorities have not yet commented on the tragic event.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Priest Patricio Sánchez died in Guayaquil, Ecuador",
    "Crucifix fell on him during livestreamed Mass",
    "Incident occurred at Perpetuo Socorro Church"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Catholic priest dies after cross falls on him during Mass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/catholic-priest-dies-after-cross-falls-on-him-during-mass",
        "published": "2026-10-18T13:42:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ecuadorian priest dies after cross statute falls on him during live-streamed Mass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ecuadorian-priest-dies-after-cross-statute-falls-on-him-during-live",
        "published": "2026-10-18T14:00:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Rio Times",
        "title": "Ecuador Priest Killed by Falling Cross",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ecuador-priest-killed-by-falling-cross",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:12:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Video: Priest dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/video-priest-dies-after-crucifix-falls-on-him-during-livestreamed",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:52:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}