Vatican Introduces Anime-Inspired Mascot 'Luce' for Jubilee 2025

The Vatican aims to engage younger audiences with 'Luce,' a character designed to blend Christian symbolism with pop culture aesthetics.

Luce, meaning 'light' in Italian, is designed by Simone Legno, co-founder of the Japanese-inspired brand Tokidoki.
The character features blue hair, a yellow raincoat, and muddy boots, symbolizing a pilgrim's journey and hope.
Luce will debut at the Lucca Comics and Games convention and represent the Vatican at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
The mascot has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising its appeal to youth and others criticizing its deviation from traditional Christian art.
Luce is accompanied by other characters, including Fe, Xin, and Sky, to convey messages of hope and spirituality to young people.