The Vatican has launched a pop culture-inspired mascot ahead of its upcoming Holy Year celebrations in 2025. Named Luce, ...

Vatican Woos Gen-Z with Anime Mascot | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Vatican has unveiled a bizarre new mascot for the 2025 ...

The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide visitors through ...

Anime continues to grow as a global phenomenon, a million-dollar industry that is growing and has followers of all ages. Now, the Catholic Church is also betting on it thanks to the creation of a new ...

Meet ‘Luce’ – the Vatican’s official mascot for the 2025 Jubilee, kicking off on Christmas Eve. As unbelievable as it sounds ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican revealed its new mascot for Holy Year 2025, Luce, inspired by pop culture, specifically ...

Named after the Italian word for “light,” Luce was created to “engage with the pop culture so beloved by our young people,” ...

She was designed by Italian pop artist Simone Legno, one of the co-founders of Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand tokidoki.

Also, she’s wearing a missionary cross and holding a pilgrim’s staff. Her outfit represents the Vatican flag and the “journey ...