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Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV in Callao: sculptor faces the challenge of finishing it in 45 days

Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, between 10 Oct 2026 and 12 Oct 2026.

Headline translated automatically from Spanish by a model run by echoblic. Original headline (La República): « Estatua gigante del papa León XIV en el Callao: escultor afronta el reto de terminarla en 45 días » (approximate translation)

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Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

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A monumental statue honoring Pope Leo XIV is being constructed in the Callao province of Peru. The sculpture, which will stand 14 meters tall, is planned for installation in Gaelito Park. Authorities aim to complete the monument before the pontiff's visit to Peru.

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  1. Estatua gigante del papa León XIV en el Callao: escultor afronta el reto de terminarla en 45 días Headline of the event's most representative article · La República, 12 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Vatican City. Other places involved: Callao. See on the map
  3. Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, between 10 Oct 2026 and 12 Oct 2026.5 articles · See all headlines

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  1. First article seen: “Lambayeque: escultor prepara una estatua de más de dos metros del papa León XIV en Zaña”
  2. 2 new outlets, including “La estatua más grande del mundo en honor al papa León XIV toma forma en Perú”

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