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Rio de Janeiro's São Francisco de Paula Church restores 18th-century image

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The Church of São Francisco de Paula in Rio de Janeiro's Center returns its restored 18th-century image to the altar. The sculpture underwent a year-long restoration process. The repainting that hid part of the image was removed, revealing its artistic characteristics.

SourcesDiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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