Brazil builds new 140ft statue of Jesus even higher than Christ the Redeemer as country’s Covid-19 crisis continues with more than 345,000 dead Named Christ the Protector, the statue stands at 43 meters in Encantado, Brazil The project is designed to encourage tourism to the area and to inspire faith Elsewhere, Brazil has second highest … Read more
Stunning 3D laser scans show the internal structure of Brazil’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue for the first time A team of specialists took more than 180 million points of data using the scanner This allowed them to create an internal and external recreation of the statue The work was carried out just before 90th birthday … Read more
Heal the world: Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up as a doctor in tribute to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus across the globe The flags of several countries affected by the outbreak were also projected on The city’s archbishop held mass at the base of the statue during the light show The slogan ‘Fique … Read more