World's largest statue of Jesus Christ uncovered in Brazil

World's largest statue of Jesus Christ uncovered in Brazil

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Category : International Published on: May 03 2022

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  • A new statue of Jesus Christ, bigger than Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer, has been completed in Brazil.
  • The new statue is 43 metres (141 feet) high compared to Rio's statue, which is 38 metres (125 feet).
  • It is the largest Christ statue in the world.
  • The new statue was sculpted by artist Markus Moura from Brazil's Ceara State.
  • Work on the statue began in 2019 and has been funded by local businesses in the region.
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