How did the accident happen?
According to the report, Father Molinari was conducting a prayer service in the church. The event was being broadcast live on social media. Standing in front of the altar, he was speaking about the ephemeral nature of life while giving a religious sermon. He was explaining that it is more important to spend time with God and loved ones than wasting time on a mobile phone. According to him, everyone will die one day. But moments after giving that sermon, an accident occurred. The heavy wooden cross mounted on the wall behind him suddenly fell off. The cross hit him directly in the back of the head. The incident was caught on camera during the live broadcast.
Fellows scream in panic, run for help
The priest fell to the ground as the cross fell. The incident spread panic among the devotees present inside the church. The broadcast video shows them screaming and running for help. Quick help was tried to save him. However, he died due to serious injuries. Exactly why such a heavy cross fell off the wall is still unclear.
Church authorities express condolences
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil has expressed condolences over the death of Father Molinari. He was a member of the Redemptorist religious order, a group of people who engage in evangelism, prayer, and service to humanity. His words about the uncertainty of life just before his death, and the accident that followed, made the event even more tragic.