https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-virgin-mary-statue-unveiled-in-rural-polandContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-virgin-mary-statue-unveiled-in-rural-polandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-tallest-virgin-mary-statue-unveiled-in-rural-poland#u44723Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:45:35 +0000Poland has inaugurated the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe. Located in a small village, the monument stands 182ft tall, surpassing the height of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. The statue was blessed during its unveiling, with officials stating the figure directs people toward God. The project arrives amid discussions regarding the pace of secularization within the country.Why it mattersThe statue serves as a religious landmark in a rural setting. Its scale makes it a record-breaking structure for the continent. The project is being viewed as a potential tool to counter