FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — When Jason Whitehead first saw the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee mascot, Luce, it “was a bit of a surprise,” he said. The anime-style character was a far cry from the ...

Luce (pronounced “loo-chay)” walks with a tall pilgrim’s staff, as do her friends Luca, Fe, Xin, and Sky, and is also followed by her pet dog, Santino. Designed in the anime style by Italian ...

According to Catholic TV, Luce will also serve as the mascot of the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. We can't help but be reminded about Goodsmile's Nendoroid figurine lineup when ...

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 3, 2024 / 08:00 am. The Vatican introduced an anime-style mascot named Luce to represent Catholic pilgrims in the 2025 Jubilee year on Monday, Oct. 28 — and within ...

Officials at The Vatican have revealed a new anime mascot named Luce. People online have responded by making memes and fanart. I can’t believe there is so much art of her already.

The Catholic Church is preparing to celebrate what it refers to as a "Jubilee" year in 2025. And as a part of its preparations, the Vatican has rolled out a brand new anime-inspired mascot: Luce.

The Vatican introduces anime mascot Luce for the Holy Year 2025, aimed at engaging youth in faith through pop culture. Pop Culture & Art October 29, 2024. facebook twitter whatsup linkded email.

MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican revealed its new mascot for Holy Year 2025, Luce, inspired by pop culture, specifically anime. The Pro-prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization ...