Jean-Charles de Castelbajac on Channeling ‘Joy and Hope’ With His Designs for the Notre-Dame de Paris Reopening
The designer worked with Le19M, the Chanel-owned craftsmanship hub in Paris, on the outfits that will be worn by 700 clergy ...
Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot
The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the ...
Why the Vatican Just Released an Anime Mascot Named 'Luce'
In October 2024, the Vatican introduced Luce, a blue-haired anime-style mascot created by Italian artist Simone Legno. Aimed at attracting a younger audience, Luce features traditional Catholic ...
Who Is 'Luce' the Vatican's New Anime Mascot?
In October 2024, the Vatican unveiled "Luce," a blue-haired anime-style mascot designed by Italian artist Simone Legno to engage a younger audience for the Holy Year 2025. The announcement sparked ...