BRASILIA The world's most famous statue of Jesus Christ was lit up in Rio de Janeiro to promote vaccine equality as Brazil and developing countries struggle to protect residents from Covid19 Read more at The Business Times RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Elected one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Christ the Redeemer celebrates today, October 12, its 90th anniversary as Brazil's most famous image In 1926, construction began on the 38meterhigh monument atop Corcovado Mountain, 710 meters above sea level It took five years to complete and was inaugurated on The iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer that towers over Rio de Janeiro celebrated its 90th birthday on Tuesday, with a Mass, a new song and a Brazilian brandy label dedicated to it The religious ceremony was initially slated to take place at the foot of the giant statue, but because of bad weather it was performed at the Metropolitan Cathedral in central Rio Morocco Detects First Case Of Uk Variant As It Happened World Ne...