The statue of Christ Redeemer in the Tijuca Park was chosen in 2007 as one of the seven new wonders of the world and since last December has been incorporated to Brazil’s heritage.

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

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Police said on Friday that at least three assailants carrying knives and a gun set up the ambush on the trail, which leads to Christ the Redeemer statue Dozens ... promised by Brazil’s new ...