Billionaire wants to build statue of Virgin Mary taller than Christ the Redeemer
A Polish billionaire and his wife have just announced plans to build a statue of the Virgin Mary in his home country.
Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary monument in central Poland
In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than ...
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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
The Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for the entire country. The statue’s wide-open arms, spanning 92 feet, seem to personally ...
The faith in São Sebastião is reflected in artworks and stories throughout Rio de Janeiro
The patron saint of the city is venerated in the samba world, considered an icon by the LGBTQIA+ community, and portrayed by ...
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Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands ... Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each ...
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Dozens of tourists victims of mass robbery when climbing the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio
Police said on Friday that at least three assailants carrying knives and a gun set up the ambush on the trail, which leads to Christ the Redeemer statue Dozens of tourists hiking toward the famous ...