Anime is so popular that the Vatican has created its own anime-inspired mascot
The Vatican has introduced Luce, its first-ever anime mascot Luce. Luce — meaning “light” in Italian — will serve as the ...
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Why the Vatican Just Released an Anime Mascot Named 'Luce'
In October 2024, the Vatican introduced Luce, a blue-haired anime-style mascot created by Italian artist Simone Legno. Aimed at attracting a younger audience, Luce features traditional Catholic ...
Who Is 'Luce' the Vatican's New Anime Mascot?
In October 2024, the Vatican unveiled "Luce," a blue-haired anime-style mascot designed by Italian artist Simone Legno to engage a younger audience for the Holy Year 2025. The announcement sparked ...