Join us as we delve into the heart of Brazil, exploring the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. From its stunning position atop Corcovado Mountain, we will uncover the rich history, cultural ...

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro was dedicated on Oct. 12, 1931, the feast of Our Lady Aparecida, patroness of Brazil. Shot of statue in Brazil being struck by lightning. (photo: ...

One of the most famous statues of Jesus—Rio de Janeiro’s towering Christ the Redeemer—has some new competition. An even taller statue is currently under construction in Brazil, titled Christ the ...

Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue may have been closed to the public amid the sweeping coronavirus outbreak — but it still showed its support with a brilliant light show displaying the flags and ...

(CNN) — Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. The Cristo Redentor, as ...

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue got a new look on Thursday night. Megastar Taylor Swift was honored with a projection to kick off her Eras Tour stop in Brazil. Christ the Redeemer was ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors ...

Swifties in Brazil were thrilled to see the Christ the Redeemer statue welcome her. The excited fans raised tens of thousands of dollars for the group that maintains the site. Swift's trip to Brazil ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil ...

The Christ the Redeemer statue towered over Rio de Janeiro in a doctor's white coat on Easter Sunday, as a tribute to health care workers who put themselves at risk every day to help others during the ...

Brazil's famed Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up with the flags of countries that have reported positive coronavirus tests, as cases of the virus spread around the world. The giant statue of Jesus ...