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The Bison is back. Indiana’s latest video was released on Tuesday and confirmed that Indiana, which has not had an official mascot in decades, will soon have a bison representing athletics on ...

But the 36-year-old accounting professional and Long Island native, originally from Syosset and now a Commack resident, took the Mets fan base by storm Thursday in Vatican City. CNN caught Schantz ...

Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Three sea gulls, including a chick, were ...

Its official mascot is Luce, an anime-style character in a yellow sailor’s raincoat – a nod to the Vatican flag – and muddy boots to represent life’s stormy journey. “It’s truly ...

Luce (light) is the Holy Mascot by the Vatican Which represents the Church of Jesus Christ. The entire character has symbolism, showcasing a devout Catholic girl (with friends) on a pilgrimage ...

The Vatican introduced Luce at a comics convention in Italy, with the goal of engaging young people and speaking about the theme of hope. Designed by Simone Legno, the mascot with big blue eyes ...

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“Luce and Friends” are mascots of Jubilee 2025. (Simone Legno/tokidoki/Vatican Media) Sign up for essential news for the Fort Worth area. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. FORT WORTH, Texas ...

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 ...

Here’s what the internet thinks of the Vatican’s design. Let there be Luce! Some, like this user, posted about the mascot in the context of deeper issues in the Church, including child abuse a ...

At this point, you may have seen the Vatican’s recently unveiled mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year. She’s a brightly colored anime figurine in a yellow rain jacket with sky blue hair and ...