The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro displayed on Friday (May 9) the image of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV marking his election on Thursday (May 8).

The statue in the Brazilin city of Rio de Janeiro was illuminated as tribute to the election of the new pontiff on Thursday.

Over 1.800.000 people visit the statue annually The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the seven new wonders of the world which receives annually 1.8 million ...

This iconic landmark is a must-see attraction in Rio. Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus ... famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly ...

he says – because there’s no need. “It is he who finds me when I arrive in Rio.” For over a century, the statue has been a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. In February 1922, architect Heitor da ...