#vatican’s new mascot luce

[vivicantstudy]

Meet the Vatican’s New Anime-Style Mascot (cr)

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Ain't no way we got an official anime mascot for the Vatican before GTA 6-

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In case y'all are not aware of it, the Vatican (like the Catholic Church Vatican) now has an anime mascot to get young people closer to Christianity.

Here she is:

Her name's Luce and she was made by the guy from Tokidoki. Anyways, here's a picture of the archbishop Rino Fischella that quickly became a pretty big meme in Italy for obvious reasons.

This year the Vatican has a stand at Lucca Comix, which is like one of the biggest conventions in Italy. This whole mascot thing backfired awfully by the way, there's already way too much R34 about her.

[hyperjerk]

I can't believe the power of God and Anime is real!

Luce, the Vatican's surprise new mascot, I couldn't resist, so I guess it's working!

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Omg help more Luce lore from the Catholic News Agency:

“Clad in a yellow raincoat, mud-stained boots, and a pilgrim’s cross, Luce’s mission is to guide young pilgrims toward hope and faith with her trusty dog Santino at her side.”

“Luce’s yellow sailor’s raincoat is a nod to both the Vatican flag and to journeying through life’s storms. The mascot’s muddy boots represent a long and difficult journey, while her staff symbolizes the pilgrimage toward eternity.”

[apenitentialprayer]

Have you seen Luce the Vatican’s new anime pilgrimage mascot? She’s so cute :D

Yeah, I've seen her. Aesthetically not really my cup of tea, but as another post floating around correctly noted, Catholicism is not bound to a certain type of aesthetic and it's not really anything worth getting worked up about. (I need to remind myself that people didn't like the Year of Mercy logo, which I adored).

The only thing that has annoyed me is a certain subset of people going "Luce? Like... Lucifer??? #CatholicChurchisAntichristConfirmed." Because... guys. Really?

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Should I join the hype and make Luce (the Vatican's new anime girl mascot) fanart?

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Luce (vatican's new mascot) & Orel because i thought it'll be cute

Sorry for messed up colours

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I wasn't feeling well, so here's Luce (the new Vatican mascot) listening to The Last Stand by Sabaton

(Signed with user name of other platforms lol)

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Luce is nonbinary

(Luce is a new Vatican mascot)

[vivicantstudy]

[luceandfriends]

A Defense of Luce

Many have seen and heard of the Vatican’s new mascot, Luce, and her friends in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, a year celebrating the emancipation and repentance of souls on earth. Her yellow raincoat, muddy boots and walking staff indicate her attire for a pilgrimage, one to evangelize the youth in an increasingly secular world. Her eyes sparkle with shells, a common symbol of perseverance in faith. She has not spoken herself, but many young artists and fans throughout the world, both religious and secular, have celebrated Luce through fan art and positive discussion online.

I began this blog to join that celebration, my first post being a call to express hope and joy in the face of online persecution, in which a tumblr user had sent hateful messages to various minorities. A day later, the offending blog deactivated, indicating a voluntary retreat from the discourse. It is not up to us to retaliate with our own hate, but rather turn the other cheek, and focus on raising up those who are in need of our compassion.

Another user recently messaged me with concerns for who Luce represents, seeing that my username and persona reflect the Vatican’s new mascot. Skeptics argue that “Luce” is short for “Lucifer” the name of the angel cast out of Heaven by God before the fall of man. The secondary argument correlated the common themes of violence and secularism within the anime community, therefore attributing it to Luce as well. This statement, a defense of Luce, declares that one ought not to live in fear of the World and its decisions, but to seek out hope even in the most remote of corners of the earth.

Luce, according to the Vatican, is named after the Italian word “light,” representing her beacon of hope to those outside of Christianity, and subtly referencing the Bible through various passages (New International Version translation)

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. -Genesis 1:3-4

Through [The Word] all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. -John 1:3-4

“You are the light of the world…. [L]et your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.[“] - Matthew 5:14a, 16b

Our little beam of light is not alone. Her friends Fe, Xin and Sky accompany her in official artwork provided by the Vatican, alongside a dog, Santino, an angel, Iubi, and a dove, Aura. Through the humanitarian power of community and friendship, the Catholic Church aims to speak to the youth in our modern and secular age, seeking connection through a shared aesthetic and introducing the Word of God.

In a year of tumultuous politics and increasing poverty and pessimism, let us embrace Luce, who reaches out beyond the screen and into our very hearts, placing promises of truth and hope.

[catboymoments]

So what do you think of Luce (the Vatican’s new mascot for 2025)?

I GENUINELY LOVE HER SHES ADORABLE

[pharma-tard]

Ortho oomfie what're your thoughts on the Vatican's new mascot Luce?

I think it's impossible for it not to be funny, really, not even in a shady way. I usually hate their "back to relevance by trying to match the times" thing, but this is fine really. I'm glad we don't have to do things like this though.

On the other hand I don't think online Catholics need more encouragement to be really into anime LOL

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Meet Luce, the new Vatican's mascot for the 2025 Jubilee.

[zehmocha]

Drew Luce, Vatican’s new mascot! She’s so cute!!! 🥰❤️❤️