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Church Admits Restoration Mistake as Tourists Flock to See Statues

Summary by gamereactor.eu
A botched restoration of a group of religious statues in the Brazilian town of Carmo do Cajuru has become an unexpected tourist attraction. The statues, which depict scenes from the crucifixion of Jesus, were repainted with exaggerated eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips, prompting a strong reaction from many. Criticism quickly spread, and the local parish that carried out the so-called restoration has admitted that it didn't quite go as planned. Sho…
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A failed restoration of a group of religious statues in the Brazilian town of Carmo do Cajuru has become an unexpected tourist attraction. The statues, representing scenes from the crucifixion of Jesus, were repainted with exaggerated eyebrows, eyelashes and lips, which provoked a strong reaction by many. Critics soon spread, and the local parish that carried out the so-called restoration has admitted that it did not go exactly as planned. Short…

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gamereactor.eu broke the news on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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