Located in Rio's downtown, the Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro, is a unique masterpiece and a must-see for those interested in architecture.

Pope Francis is celebrating Mass in Rio de Janeiro's massive cathedral as he begins the culminating weekend of his first international trip, to the church's World Youth Day.

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Crowds greeted the Pope in his open-topped vehicle on his way to celebrate Holy Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St Sebastian in Rio de Janeiro.

Pope Francis has again called on his followers to reach out to people on the fringes of society. During a Mass at Rio's Municipal Cathedral, Francis told Bishops they must get out of their ...

RIO DE JANEIRO One of the great symbols of Christianity anywhere is the 126-foot tall, 1,145-ton concrete statue of Jesus Christ, arms extended, looking down on Rio de Janeiro from atop Corcovado M… ...

Cardinal Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro blessed the sculpture “Homeless Jesus” Nov. 18, ending a weeklong series of events by Brazil’s Catholic Church to celebrate World Day of the Poor.