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.

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 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 ...