Billionaire wants to build statue of Virgin Mary taller than Christ the Redeemer
A Polish billionaire and his wife have just announced plans to build a statue of the Virgin Mary in his home country.
From the Amazon Rainforest to Rio Carnival: Why travellers fall in love with Brazil
Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the ...
Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary monument in central Poland
In the Polish village of Konotopa, near Toruń, the construction has begun of a Virgin Mary statue that will measure more than ...
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Lightning chips a finger from Christ the Redeemer right hand
Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue with its arms extended overlooking Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was struck by lightning damaging the statue's right hand thumb, making it lose one finger ...
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Argentine tourist who was shot in the head in Rio dies, authorities say
RIO DE JANEIRO — An Argentine tourist who was shot in the head and chest in Rio de Janeiro last month while making his way to the Christ the Redeemer statue died on Monday, Argentine tourism ...
A guide to Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro's lively beach neighborhood
In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...
Lydia Ko reveals unique tattoo that celebrates her three Olympic medals at LPGA opener
Off to the side of the interview room at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, not long after Lydia Ko ...