Cardinal Orani João Tempesta presides over Mass for 95th anniversary of Christ the Redeemer

Cardinal Orani João Tempesta presided over a Mass on October 12, 2026, to mark the 95th anniversary of the Christ the Redeemer monument. The celebration at the Paineiras Visitor Center also observed the Solemnity of Our Lady of Aparecida and the 22 years of priesthood of the rector of the Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary, Omar Raposo.

During the liturgy, a new mantle created by artist Valéria Costa was presented and blessed before the coronation of the image of Our Lady of Aparecida. Sister Ana Maria carried the mantle, while Maria Clara carried the crown.

Omar Raposo stated that the practice of changing the mantle was inspired by the tradition of exchanging the mantle of Our Lady of Nazareth in Belém, Pará. The sanctuary plans to continue changing the mantle every year until the centenary of the monument.