Rio’s iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAP Welcome to Brazil, Taylor Swift, it’s been waiting for you. As her sweep of Rio de Janeiro shows got underway this week, the pop superstar and her legions of devoted fans were greeted by the wide-open arms of the world’s most-famous Christ statue, sporting a projected image of a Swift-inspired T-shirt. The […]
Brazil: As Rio’s Christ the Redeemer celebrates 90 years, plans for new giant statues push ahead
Christ the Redeemer, the monumental statue depicting Jesus Christ above the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro celebrated its 90th anniversary last month. But, as EDUARDO CAMPOS LIMA reports, it’s soon to be joined by a number of other giant statues of figures across the country…
Rio de Janeiro’s Christ statue: “Thou shalt not bribe”
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAP After years of Brazilians being battered by revelations of bribery and corruption, Rio de Janeiro’s huge Christ the Redeemer statue is trying to set a moral example – by introducing its own compliance program. Administrators of the 38 metre tall figure overlooking the “Marvelous City” announced a program Tuesday to bring […]
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue lights up for vaccine equality
Reuters The world’s most famous statue of Jesus Christ was lit up in Rio de Janeiro to promote vaccine equality as Brazil and developing countries struggle to protect residents from COVID-19. The message “Vaccine saves, United for vaccines” was projected on Saturday onto the 30 metre high statue by Unidos Pela Vacina (United by the […]
GREAT WORKS: ‘CHRIST THE REDEEMER’ (‘CRISTO REDENTOR’)
DAVID ADAMS looks at the story behind the creation of one of the most famous monuments in the world…
Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to get a facelift
RNS The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched an international appeal for donations to help restore Christ the Redeemer, Brazil’s most famous statue, considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. “Christ the Redeemer, with its open arms, is the greatest showcase for Rio and Brazil,” said Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, the […]