A wooden cross fell from a wall during a Holy Mass in Ecuador and landed directly on a Catholic priest. The victim was 53-year-old Father Patrick Sanchez, who was conducting the service when the cross detached. The impact caused fatal injuries, turning what was meant to be a religious celebration into a tragedy. A phone filming the ceremony carried the scene live to people following the Mass on social media. The recording also preserved the moment for later viewing, while those in attendance saw the cross fall in real time. No deliberate attack or other explanation for the cross coming loose was reported.