The Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the most important monuments in Brazil , situated at the top of … It cost $250,000 to build Christ the Redeemer. … Brazil's Catholic community paid the tab largely through public support and donations.
At Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue, cardinal blesses Olympic torch. … By Lise Alves Catholic News Service. 8.5.2016 12:12 PM ET. CNS photo/Lise Alves. Cardinal Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro and former Brazilian volleyball player …
19 Feb 2018 … They are like the Statue of Liberty in New York: a unifying and … Christ the Redeemer, of Corcovado (Brazil), Rio de Janeiro. … free of charge — but quality journalism has a cost…more than ads can cover. To continue our efforts to nourish and inspire our Catholic family, your support … Fr. Michael Rennier …
15 Feb 2013 … In Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Christ the Redeemer towers spectacularly … The cost to build the statue totaled 2 million reais, at that time equal to … all the funds were donations gathered by Catholic parishes across Brazil. … Senhora Aparecida (Our Lady of Apparition, patron saint of Brazil) was dedicated.
17 Jan 2014 … The iconic statue of Jesus overlooking Rio de Janeiro, one of the city's most … Lightning flashes over the Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Hill. … Brazil's national space institute INPE counted more than 40,000 …