The work is now the third-tallest statue of Jesus in the world, set to officially open to visitors in 2023. Genesio Gomes Moura (Ceara) and Markus Moura, Cristo Protetor—Christ the Protector. Photo by ...

Brazilian Catholics marked Corpus Christi Day on June 4 in Rio de Janeiro with elaborate devotional carpets combining ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring ...

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 ...

"We did it, Swifties!" reads a statement on the landmark's official Instagram. By Hannah Dailey The power of Swift compels you. After countless fans mobilized online to have Rio de Janeiro’s Christ ...

Does Brazil’s Christ shed a tear looking down over the sadness below him? It’s a question Rio de Janeiro’s residents ask as they gaze up to what has become the most dangerous wonder of the world. Last ...

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," ...