Christ the Redeemer stands high above Rio de Janeiro in a powerful panoramic view that shows why this landmark is recognized around the world. The statue rises over green mountains, coastal ...

SOS Venezuela” and the country’s colors were projected onto the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on ...

Otis Brazil, part of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, ...

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 ...

With churches and other houses of worship closed to maintain social distancing measures, Brazilian archbishop Orani Tempesta conducted an Easter service at the feet of the Christ the Redeemer statue ...

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is illuminated in the colors of the Venezuelan flag in solidarity with 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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro turns 80 today. The monument was opened on 12 October 1931. Credit: Isifa Image Service / Rex Features The statue measures 39.6 metres (130ft) tall, ...