From Zenit:
A monumental tribute to faith and tradition has been unveiled in Catamarca, Argentina, where the world’s largest statue of the Virgin Mary now stands. Towering at 48 meters high, this stunning sculpture of “Nuestra Señora del Valle” (Our Lady of the Valley) was inaugurated on September 7, marking the “Día del Milagro” (Day of the Miracle), a day of particular significance for the local community.
The grand statue, which includes a chapel inside and a 360º viewing platform, was unveiled by Bishop Luis Urbanc in a ceremony attended by local civil authorities, the project’s director Walter D’Agostini, and the workers who contributed to this awe-inspiring feat of architecture and devotion. Speaking at the event, Bishop Urbanc emphasized the spiritual meaning of the statue, asking God to inspire those who come to pray before it. He called for an outpouring of love among brothers and sisters, seeking the Virgin’s intercession for divine grace.