Construction begins on 180-foot Virgin Mary statue in Poland
The statue of Mary itself is to be 133.2-feet high, sitting atop a pedestal in the form of a 50-foot-high crown.
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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Critics, however, see the move as a threat to Brazil’s secular state and its environmental commitments. Built in 1922 by the Catholic Church, the Christ the Redeemer statue is inside the Tijuca ...
Brazil's Oscar Win for ‘I'm Still Here' Just Made for the Craziest Carnival Ever
The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles' timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and ...
Neymar's Brazil absence to end with 1st call-up in 17 months
Neymar 's nearly 17-month absence from Brazil 's national team because of injury is due to end with the country's all-time ...
'Stay Strong, Holy Father!': Image of Pope Francis Projected Onto Christ the Redeemer Statue
An image of Pope Francis was projected onto the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, February ...
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Brazil’s Christ Redeemer statue illuminated in blue and white for Israel’s 70th anniversary
(JTA) — National landmarks in Brazil and Poland were illuminated in blue and white to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary. The Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which is managed by the ...
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Brazil’s drug gangs haul in more cash from fuel than cocaine
Burlón was hit in the head and chest after he mistakenly drove his car into this low-income community, according to police, to make his way to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. (AP Photo ...
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Brazil pitches Christ statue to Primrose Hill residents
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