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December 21, 2017

"Funeral faces", pessimism of life are not Christian, Pope says

Pope Francis laughs as he greets members of his general audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 2017.
VATICAN – Christians have good reason to be joyful and should let it shine in their faces rather than sport sad, pessimistic looks, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
December 19, 2016

Rio archdiocese asks for help to restore iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, archbishop of Rio de Janiero, launches the "Friends of Christ the Redeemer" campaign on Dec. 13, 2016, to raise funds to restore the famous statue.

RIO DE JANEIRO – The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched an international appeal for donations to help restore Christ the Redeemer, Brazil’s most famous statue, considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Published in International
August 5, 2016

At Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue, cardinal blesses Olympic torch

Cardinal Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro holds the Olympic flame Aug. 5 as Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes and former Brazilian volleyball player Isabel Barroso look on in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue.

RIO DE JANEIRO – High above the city, beneath the statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio Cardinal Orani Tempesta blessed the Olympic torch, held by Brazil's former Olympic volleyball player, Maria Isabel Barroso Salgado.

Published in International
June 10, 2014

At Christ the Redeemer, a light and sound display to welcome World Cup

Rio's Christ the Redeemer Statue glows green to help kickoff the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

SAO PAULO - Hours before the kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the main symbols of Brazil, was to welcome the 32 teams competing in the event with a special light and sound program.

Published in International