https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-statue-of-the-virgin-mary-is-inaugurated-in-a-small-polish-villageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-statue-of-the-virgin-mary-is-inaugurated-in-a-small-polish-villagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-statue-of-the-virgin-mary-is-inaugurated-in-a-small-polish-village#u44419Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:40:58 +0000The statue, located in a small Polish village, stands taller than Rio's Christ the Redeemer. It was inaugurated and blessed in a ceremony. The statue's presence is seen as a potential symbol to counter secularization in Poland. The village hopes to attract more tourists with the statue.Why it mattersPoland, a predominantly Catholic country, has seen a decline in religious practice in recent years. The installation of the statue is an effort to revitalize faith and bring in visitors. Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary has been a topic of discussion among locals and touris