In choosing an anime-style mascot, the Vatican is making a conscious effort to participate in this popular culture and shift perceptions of Catholicism as a tradition bound solely to classical forms.

The mascot has also inspired the creation of the Luce Token, a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of over $50 million. Her popularity has gained both fans and critics online, Whitehead said.

The anime-style character rolled out by the Vatican is unlikely to move our young toward the challenging principles of Catholic adulthood. by Aubrey Harris January 2, 2025, 10:20 PM ...

Last week, the church announced that it had developed an anime cartoon, Luce, who will serve as the Vatican’s mascot for this year’s Jubilee festival—a special celebration, held infrequently ...

The Vatican has found itself a new star — and no, it’s not the “ gamer saint.” The Vatican announced the official mascot for Jubilee 2025 on Monday and it’s an anime character named Luce.

The Vatican recently unveiled the 2025 Jubilee mascot, Luce, together with her friends, Fe, Xin, and Sky, and her dog, Santino, and guardian angel. According to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the chief ...