Join us as we delve into the heart of Brazil, exploring the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. From its stunning position atop Corcovado Mountain, we will uncover the rich history, cultural ...

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 ...

Officials in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil have closed a popular hiking trail that leads to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in wake of a string of robberies. According to The Independent, the 2.5-mile ...

(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 ...

Not everyone can look outside their window and have a direct view of a wonder of the world. But that’s the reality for Rio de Janeiro resident Fernando Braga. The Brazilian lives with his wife and ...

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue got a new look on Thursday night. Megastar Taylor Swift was honored with a projection to kick off her Eras Tour stop in Brazil. Christ the Redeemer was ...

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," ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, State of Rio de Janeiro — Welcome to Brazil, Taylor Swift, it’s been waiting for you. As her sweep of Rio de Janeiro shows got underway this week, the pop superstar and her legions of ...

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 ...

The Christ the Redeemer statue towered over Rio de Janeiro in a doctor's white coat on Easter Sunday, as a tribute to health care workers who put themselves at risk every day to help others during the ...

In a touching tribute to medical workers fighting coronavirus, one of Brazil's most iconic attractions was illuminated with a doctor's uniform this Easter Sunday. A special mass was held on top of ...