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 Brazilians call ...

The Statue of the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up on Thursday with images of Pope Francis to mark the launch of his book in Brazil, "Life: My Story Through History". (AP video/Mario ...

(CNN) — Think of Rio de Janeiro and the first image that comes to mind – no matter your own belief system – is probably a religious one. Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (WPVI) -- The road to see the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is winding and steep. But at the top sits an icon, not just of the Rio skyline, but of the faith at ...

The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) promotes global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through its network of United Nations Information Centres ...

Joao Fonseca's Rio de Janeiro homecoming may have been short-lived this week on the court, but off the court, the Brazilian's first days after taking home his first ATP singles title left a lasting ...