MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican has unveiled its first-ever mascot “Luce,” the cheerful and hopeful face of the Roman ...

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 ...

Vatican introduces Luce mascot for Jubilee 2025 to engage younger audiences. Luce blends Catholic symbolism with anime aesthetics, stirring mixed reactions. Critics debate whether mascot detracts ...