The story, from NBC in Philadelphia: 

An investigation is underway after a suspect was caught on live video punching a woman in the face during Sunday Mass at a Philadelphia catholic church.

The incident occurred during the 11 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 1723 Race Street. About 32 minutes into the Facebook Live video of the Mass, an unidentified suspect punches a church reader twice in the face before walking away.

Archbishop Nelson Perez said the lector received immediate help from Cathedral staff members off camera and is “doing well” after receiving medical treatment.

Read more.The video of the incident is below.

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