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World's biggest Jesus statue measuring 141ft high being constructed

World's biggest Jesus statue measuring 141ft high being constructed. (Courtesy)

The structure of a giant new statue of Jesus Christ has been completed in southern Brazil - with the final design set to rise even higher than the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

A head and outstretched arms were added to the statue this week, which has been under construction since 2019 in the city of Encantado, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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