Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio ...
Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil caught in middle of church and state
The Catholic church is responsible for maintaining the statue and the government is in charge of maintaining the land on ...
Hosted on MSN6mon
From religious propaganda to symbol of a nation: The story of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue
Think of Rio de Janeiro and the first image that comes to mind – no matter your own belief system – is probably a religious one. Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop ...
Deccan Chronicle14d
Sculptor replicates Christ the Redeemer in a needle’s eye
Warangal: Noted micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar has crafted a microscopic version of the famous ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue, ...
U.S. News & World Report2mon
Christ the Redeemer
There are multiple ways to reach Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Using public transportation, take bus line 422 from the city center or bus line 583 or the subway to Largo do Machado and then ...
Telangana micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar crafts intricate ‘Christ the Redeemer’ in the eye of a needle
Internationally acclaimed micro-sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada creates stunning microscopic replicas, earning global ...
standardmedia.co.ke2y
Kenya’s Christ the Redeemer sculpture: Lodwar's door to heaven
Sculpture of Jesus Christ in Lodwar Lodwar’s statue is a mirror image of the iconic Christ The Redeemer sculpture The gigantic statue of Jesus Christ stands at the Lodwar Catholic Diocese ...
KEYT14d
Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
(CNN) — 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 ...