Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue ...

The Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based Christ the Redeemer is one of the largest and most iconic statues of Jesus in the world. Its outstretched arms, spanning 92 feet, extend over the city. Standing at ...

Taylor Swift was honored with a projection on Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue of a shirt inspired by the superstar's "Junior Jewels" shirt from her "You Belong With Me" music video.

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 ...

The road to see the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is winding and steep. But at the top sits an icon, not just of the Rio skyline, but of the faith at the foundation of this ...

Built in 1922 by the Catholic Church, the Christ the Redeemer statue is inside the Tijuca National Park, a sprawling 3,953-hectare expanse of restored Atlantic Forest recognized as one of the ...

Christ the Redeemer is photographed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 17. The iconic statue is at the center of a debate over land and conservation. (Ricardo Moraes, Reuters via CNN) ...

Whether Christ the Redeemer’s future lies with the church or the state — or some reimagined collaboration — will shape not only its role as a tourist attraction but also its place in Brazil ...