Brazilian Catholic worshippers laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, calling for the protection of the environment as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in the Amazon. Tapestries are a fixture of Corpus Christi, a religious feast celebrated by Catholics, who believe it marks the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. c(AP Video by Mario Lobão)
Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
Brazilian Catholic worshippers laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, calling for the protection of the environment as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in the Amazon. Tapestries are a fixture of Corpus Christi, a religious feast celebrated by Catholics, who believe it marks the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. c(AP Video by Mario Lobão)