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 ...

This spectacular aerial view of Christ the Redeemer captures the heart of Rio de Janeiro, where the towering statue stands atop Corcovado Mountain, overlooking a vibrant city surrounded by lush green ...

The project was planned to be completed by the end of 2021, but the state government extended the deadline until the end of January 2022. Christ the Protector under construction near Encantado, Rio ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (WPVI) -- 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 ...

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," ...

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 ...

(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, as ...