Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer is one of the world’s most iconic statues. And, this week, the massive structure that overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro was a illuminated with the flags of the world as a sign of solidarity in the global fight against the Coronavirus.
A mass, led by Rio de Janeiro’s archbishop Orani João Tempesta, was held near the statue, as people were encourage to pray for the victims of the outbreak.
The words #praytogether—in languages spoken around the world—were also projected onto it.
