A Roman Catholic priest in Brazil was reported to have fallen inside a grave while praying at the burial of one of his dead parishioners.
Catholic priest falls into grave while performing burial ceremony
Catholic priest, Alex Novais de Brito was praying over the coffin at a burial ceremony when the ground suddenly gave way
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According to reports, the police had said that the priest, Alex Novais de Brito was praying over the coffin at a burial ceremony when the ground suddenly gave way and he and and three others at the funeral service fell into the grave.
It was gathered that no one was seriously hurt.
The police say the incident is under investigation but didn't provide further information.
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According to the priest, the incident "ruined the moment".
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