Who Is the 2025 Vatican Jubilee Mascot?

[@pesadelico3434]

At first I didn't like it at all, but I quickly changed my mind as soon as my Protestant friend posted a picture of Luce on her status, opening up space for us to talk about Faith. Luce successfully fulfilled her purpose of reaching everyone's hearts and bringing the Catholic Faith, now I'm a Luce fan from the bottom of my heart hahaha

[@wojciechgajewski2200]

From what I know, catholic church used to be really good in gaining folowers by adapting to local and current culture. But when it got strong enough in some places, many people started thinking that it doesn't need to change and adapt anymore. And so the catholic church is regressing and losing it's former role... But things like Luce are a sparkle of hope for me.

[@Dr_Tripper]

You mean like changing the Sabbath? or the influx of idols? Or how about elevating your papa to the substitute for Christ on Earth, and even able to forgive sins? And you have hope for this? You are in a compromised religion and it has been so since 426 AD. Do you really think that the Christ would have anything to do with all of the pomposity?

[@Stoltzy92]

Admittedly I am a bit on the fence about her but she is growing on me. All the positive and wholesome artwork that has come out as a result of her creation is helping.

[@shaulkramer7425]

The Church was able to take over the Roman Empire with primitive memes, like the little fish. We are returning to tradition.

[@Dr_Tripper]

Not quite right, the Roman Empire too control of the church. The church became very rich which is in direct contradiction the teaching of the Christ. I am surprised that so many people can be mislead by what they call good, when in fact, the catholic church is the church of Satan. Look at the Paul VI Hall and ask yourselves, why venerate a snake? Why design your hall in the image of a snake?

[@enolopanr9820]

​@@Dr_Tripper Silly protestant who thinks that when people pray, they pray to the objects around them. Protestants think they can't pray in a church because they fear they are worshipping the building they are in and not God. XD Thank goodness for the Lord's mercy.

[@Dr_Tripper]

The Roman Empire co-opted the Church in 426 AD, not the other way around. By incorporating Christianity into the Roman state, they gained control over a growing dissenting group of Christians. The "little fish" symbol was used by early Christians covertly to identify each other-not to overthrow governments. Read your history.

[@Wolffur]

@@shaulkramer7425 Fun fact, the Christian Church building in the Bin Sultan USAF base in Saudi Arabia is marked with the fish instead of a cross.

[@Psychohippydude]

I agree with you, I think it will appeal to a lot of people, particularly to younger people interested in spirituality who might not be reached except through things like this. It certainly seems to be taking off in this way, and it’s good timing since anime is becoming more popular in the West too.

[@SofiaIsCatholic]

Sis, you are doing so well. Don't listen to some of these people that honestly just want to tear you down.

[@aaronsoriano2421]

I have consulted my Catholic friends and even my GF that this is beneficial to the youth that would be Christians, not just Catholics.

[@Dr_Tripper]

How can you not see the danger in this? A figure named "Luce" is clearly linked to the Adversary. How is this beneficial to youth? Jesus warned, "Whoever causes one of these little ones to stumble… it would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck" (Matthew 18:6). This isn't just about entertainment-it's about corrupting the faith. The Catholic Church has long been in apostasy and will lead many to perdition if left unchecked..

[@ModernEphemera]

@@Dr_TripperCompletely braindead. Lux is Latin for light. The fact that you can’t separate Lucifer’s former title of light-bringer from the Latin word for light is completely on your own ignorance. If his name was light-bringer would you oppose every mention of the phrase “Light of God”. Ridiculous.

[@timZente]

i think its based, i see no problem with it as long as people dont get weird about it, but its too late for that isnt it? also you have a very good voice

[@RJDJ__]

Luce is very adorable!

It's fine. People are always overreacting about stuff.

[@Dr_Tripper]

It's not about overreacting-it’s about fulfilling our duty to call out false gods and teachings that can lead others astray.

@@Dr_Tripper Sir : You think like a protestant now. Iconoclasm is a heresy.

[@Dr_Tripper]

Correctly noted. I am a Gnostic

@@Dr_Tripper Gnosticism is so old heresy that I don't believe you when you say it XD

[@orblt]

while I don't think its for me since im not an anime fan, its a good way to get Japan to evangelize, also a good way for kids to get closer to the faith

[@Dr_Tripper]

And there will be fundamental Christians fighting this 'evangelism' to the very end.

[@dawidwojacki5049]

The fact that this channel was recommended to me, after I watched LIMC video about Luce and some meme compilations with her, proves that she's doing her job

[@darth914]

As a catholic i approve

[@Tyloron]

Same man.

[@ModernEphemera]

The Catholic Church has always been involved with the arts, I think Luce is a cute way to spread a positive message of hope. Btw I think you meant “significance”, not “resemblance”, nice video though !

[@yoiko89]

I like the new mascot, its really cute.

[@Harp2033]

A children's mascot for children. Guys we will be okay. I'm pretty sure if we go back far enough we can find the other church mascots for children.

[@Wolffur]

@@Harp2033 I remember watching a Christian anime series called Superbook™ In Sunday school as a small child. Children love cartoons. And teenagers and young adults love anime.

[@TrovskiysChannel]

Bro , we got Catholic Miku before GTA VI.

[@concentratedH2O]

I don't know what is more cute, The Mascot or Your Voice.

[@Kureemy]

I’m a little biased since I’m a Catholic weeb, so I really like Luce and I think that it’s great that they made an anime-style mascot. I hope to find more fan works for this character. I’m just glad that they didn’t try to connect with the youth by doing a cringey Tik Tok trend. Normally, when companies try to be “hip with the kids”, they end up being cringe. It’s actually surprising to me that Luce ended up being pretty well-received. And you know what? I think the hate is kinda unwarranted. Depictions of Christian iconography have evolved with each era’s art style, from older than the Byzantine Era, ‘til the Renaissance period, until today. It shouldn’t be so surprising that contemporary styles are getting incorporated into Christian art. Pretty soon, we might see manga-styled depictions of Jesus in churches in the future, and I think I’m looking forward to that time.

[@calciumis]

I do not think we'll see such icons, especially because it's not that it was an "art style". It was an image that not only depicted a person but also the process of the image itself, which was from chaos to prefection, a reference to how the world will be once Christ returns. There were many more "aesthetically pleasing" or "realistic" paintings before the "orthodox ifonography", so it wasn't because they didn't know much about the body, but instead they didn't focus on it purposefully. They were trying to convey a message not an aesthetic.

[@Dr_Tripper]

'Luce' is clearly linked to the adversary, and introducing such an icon into the Church distorts the faith. This isn’t about aesthetics but the erosion of truth and misguidance of the faithful. What’s next-manga depictions of Christ? The Church’s role is to preserve Christ’s message, not follow trends that confuse and mislead.

[@vonmusel6158]

The Church sponsoring contemporary art is a return to form. It's cute it's relevant it's meaningful it's youthful it's attractive PS Boomers will boomer what can you do

[@seraphheart5801]

I think we should keep the Luce, but that the Church should also focus inspiring artists to move away from the darker aspects of anime.

[@trajectoryunown]

What do you mean by "darker"?

[@seraphheart5801]

@@trajectoryunown I mean pornographic. I think sometimes the lines between what is for kids and what is just for adults are blurred, and I don't think it is a good thing. Also, sometimes they do things with anime that you literally couldn't do with real adult (or child) actors or they would get arrested. I think this is wrong and it is also very misogynistic. I think the Church should try to help people/artists understand that anime can be interesting without it being this way.

[@trajectoryunown]

@@seraphheart5801 Fully agree. There are a lot of really good anime out there with excellent storytelling, character development, and even positive moral messaging that gets completely overshadowed by distractingly lewd perspectives. Fortunately, not all are like this. And to be clear, I'm not opposed to beautiful characters or an occasional beach episode or a bathhouse scene. Anything can be done tastefully. But if the only purpose in doing so is making the characters into objects of aberrant lust, it's a problem. I wouldn't say it's just misogynistic. This kind of objectification is present in media directed towards women too. It's dehumanizing regardless of the specific example. I think it needs to be seen for what it is without clouding it by looking at it through the lens of gender.

[@seraphheart5801]

@@trajectoryunown Yes. Anime is an incredibly unique and imaginative art form. You are right, the occasional bath house scene can be done very tastefully and beautifully. What is ugly and dehumanizing should be seen for what it is, and separated from what is interesting and beautiful and exciting, not mixed together. We can have interesting characters and story lines without those things.❤❤🙂

[@trajectoryunown]

@@seraphheart5801 Amen.

[@IntelligentAtheism]

🤗 So cute. Both. Luce and your character 😊👍

[@mahdizrin]

Personally I love the wave of Catholic content creators spreading positivity and their thoughts around luce

[@saschamaier9490]

I think it's cute and a nice thought, it really is the path our church should take. Many of our brothers and sisters in faith have left the church because it has lost its old face

[@Sevenspent]

Isnt it marketed towards kids mostly? Anime has taken over most of kids cartoon sphere which explains the use of anime to reach the younger Generations. It's usually the same when you make a kids book and the books narrator is a little character in the corner.

[@intellectualgaming1151]

Luce is marketed specifically towards Japanese youth. World Expo 2025 is in Osaka, and will have Luce as the Vatican's mascot. Anime is obviously a lot more popular there than in the West, but it makes sense to use the mascot for both Jubilee and Expo 2025. If you want to look appealing to a country, act like them where it's applicable -- remember, Christians have a long history of being persecuted in Japan. It's good that the Church is making an attempt to put pasts aside and welcome them into their hearts.

[@Sevenspent]

@@intellectualgaming1151 That makes more sense now, how come people aren't mentioning that and just making straight reaction videos about it.

[@f4bertaleixo]

@@intellectualgaming1151That’s really cool!

[@okami425]

​@@Sevenspentbecause if they remove the context they can call it satanic and make money grifting

[@richardhutnik]

Yes but when will the Funko Pop version of Luce be out?

[@Wolffur]

@@richardhutnik I don't think that there's going to be a Funko Pop™ version, But I'm certain that, being an official mascot for the 2025 Jubilee, that there will be little commemorative statues that you can buy.

[@livelikearock54]

Thanks for the information! Great short video!

[@BroChill-mz4sg]

I want a Luce anime

[@surgeonsergio6839]

Anime's "notorious culture!" Said the dinosaurs.

[@Psychohippydude]

hahaha! That was my gut reaction. But! In fairness, anime is known for depicting women in an oversexualized way or making light of human sexuality with jokes etc. On Crucnyroll you have to take care not to watch just anything that comes up. Even something as well known as MHA has these weird sexual references in it that comes out of left field. So I understand why not a few are alarmed at the Church creating a mascot that is inspired by anime. But, yes, those alarmed may just be happy to much grass with said dinosaurs. Or maybe eat others if they so wish.

[@binkybear-ng3yg]

its a cute anime girl, good for kids! 👍 overall 10/10

[@thaotran9009]

I like this mascot is very cute

[@MUT-Studios]

Well it is a Catholic Church 🤷🏻, I think that’s the point of being a Catholic Church, it adapts and contrasts. If this was done in an Eastern Orthodox Church it would be could satanic and in an Oriental Orthodox Church crazy or disturbing😅. Even though as a Coptic I don’t think this is the best approach for the church but I think the Catholic Church has a good idea for it to grow. So, it has potential to grow, what we should be worried about are the shows, and anything related coming out, those are going to determine everything.

[@minakatahizuru]

Luce Supremacy 💛💙🙏✝

[@StephPosts]

I’m Protestant and I love her

[@mechta10000]

Now me personally, all I know is that billions must be evangelized

[@sophieNuke]

as a catholic i love it!

[@david_izek]

As a catholic even i love traditional things in the church, luce is still cute.

[@orcarossa]

For me is a really cute idea. 😊

[@mercia1land]

What the- It’s too cute

[@barttheraven]

Who did the artwork for the thumbnail? If you made it, could you please provide a link in the description as I am collecting a lot of the art made of her and it's fantastic.

[@LivingtheLiturgy]

Thank you! Yes, I drew it :) let me know if this link works! i.ibb.co/DG56mFj/IMG-6395.jpg

[@AldrinGaldo]

That mascot looks cute because the reason why gen z gives up religious and being agnostic by the culture.

[@NoQuestionsAskedd]

Gen Z is only culturally Christian Look at those Christians who say they will refuse to attend mass if they find a single Non White in the Church

[@okami425]

​@@NoQuestionsAskeddI haven't ran into many of those AT ALL sooooo

[@pauli4044]

Awsome video, I agree with you totally on how it might help some Japanese people turn to Christ

[@arlowallis-blond6404]

Eastern Orthodox Catechumen here. I will say my opinion is not entirely relevant, but I have mixed feelings. Haven't come to a conclusion. On the one hand it may be the one shining light in the perverse world of Anime, which a lot of our youth, even religious youth, are sucked into now adays. This could be beneficial for appealing to them in a wholesome way that is applicable to Faith. On the other hand (from a theoretical perspective at least) any time our traditional religions try to appeal or conform to modernity in any way, or in any time period, it leads to the modern culture subverting tradition and the very values of faith. In this instance, I don't think its the worst thing in the world. But Catholics should never let their guard down. Lest you get pride flags in your parishes. With love, God bless.

[@wojciechgajewski2200]

But isn't this why catholic church was able to spread so much? Because it was able to adjust itself and its messaging to current and local culture if it was needed? And I agree that it can lead to some problems. For example, I think that in our slavic culture sometimes we can see, at times even unhealthy, cult of Holy Mary, that seems to derive from pagan slavic traditions. And it's still visible probably, because people who evangelized Slavs back in time were adjusting to culture of the people. But as much as its repercussions can be problematic at times and in certain situations, I am still happy that christianity had a chance to spread and show us the true, one God.

[@wojciechgajewski2200]

And I also don't think that anime is "perverted" in its nature. It's just a style of conveying art. Would you say that movies are bad, because there exist erotic ones? Although I agree, that in community surrounding anime there is a large representation of people that... don't seem to care that much about sexual virtue or decency... But it's not all like this. And there are anime and anime fans that don't engage in this depravity. God bless you too, my friend in Christ.

[@Yesbutactuallyno788]

What is so bad about cute innocent looking children figures? Didn't Jesus said in Matthew 19:13-15 13 Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such. 15 And when he had imposed hands upon them, he departed from thence. -God's Word: recorded in the Douay-Rheims Holy Bible God bless us all.

[@cameronelwood1443]

Nothing at face value, but anime has been recently known to depict, eh, “unchristen” behavior between young teenagers and adults. Honestly there is a lot of anime that is just straight up pornography or at least contain aspects of it. There are probably degenerates who are already making “creative” depictions with these characters. I hope it goes well with the church, but they should prepare to see their characters in unsavory positions and how to deal with it.

[@wojciechgajewski2200]

There are movies that are straight up pornography. Would you say that because of this, making christian movies is wrong? And enemies of our faith were doing much worse things to christians themselves (we have a whole lot of martyrs in our religion), not even talking about our iconography. But we persevered that. So I doubt that all of this is that much worse... God bless you, my friend.

[@lain7758]

Based DR reader. God bless the Vulgate.

[@apunkygal]

Bible-thumpers begone! I love Luce ❤

[@enolopanr9820]

I'm a bible thumper and this is the biggest catholic W since Lepanto and Vienna

[@jeremiahcruz1071]

I really don't understand all the fuss about luce, it's just a character that was made to reach out to the youth due to cultural changes and dropping church attendance, honestly it really only feels like people who are getting mad over this are people who really don't know what they're talking about, you can't keep the same exact thing over a long period of time and expect people to still like it, things change, culture is malleable and the best way to do it is keeping your values as well as slightly changing how everything works. Like hell, example the church used to do self-flagellation (whipping your own back until it bled) until the 1400s were it got banned.

[@neettraveller5799]

interesting choice

[@captainpalegg2860]

i think i accidentally posted a draft comment 😅, so i will get that deleted as soon as i am able. anyway, just wanted to say from an outsider’s perspective that this mascot is adorable and is a big win for the catholic church.

[@lowrhyan567]

Estas vere bedaŭrinde, ke tia kanalo havas tiom malmultajn abonantojn.

[@aguspuig6615]

No way they made the Holy Loli

[@Nigerosaurus420]

No she's holy Miku.

[@TechJacket-rz6il]

You sound like an anime character lol

[@saschamaier9490]

I know that Luce means light, but Luce sounds like Lucifer the Devil and he can change his shape. Luce could actually be the Devil or even the Antie Christ

[@ElChanty46]

We will see how it unravels

[@miwimarmer232]

Tell that to the people names Lucy, Lucia or heck even Jesus since he is called the lightbringer and morningstar

[@trajectoryunown]

What's it matter? No, seriously. Why does it matter? All things have come into being through Jesus, and He is the ruler over _all_ creation. What part of that are you missing?

[@saschamaier9490]

You're right, I'm sorry, I got into it too much. I just tend to be paranoid because I'm too stressed at times. I shouldn't judge a child, even if it's just a fictional mascation

[@trajectoryunown]

​ @saschamaier9490 It's understandable. There's so much evil in the world it's hard to miss and impossible to avoid. I just wonder at times if it's actually beneficial to put so much emphasis on all that, ya know? I mean, even if you've got a million evil spirits at your doorstep, knocking at your windows, and following you around all day, not one of them wields authority that hasn't been granted to them by the Lord Almighty. And if He allows it, He's definitely got a purpose, and that purpose is assuredly good. So faith in Jesus Christ remains paramount. When Joseph was sold into slavery, when Jesus was betrayed into the hands of the Romans, the story is the same: "What Satan intends for evil, God intends for good." So seek good rather than evil, especially out of season. If good simply is not present, then extract the precious from the worthless. I recall the story of a Jew who survived a camp during the war. They recalled how a friend complained of the fleas in their quarters. Still, they encouraged one another to keep their faith. They survived, and when they were released they came to learn that the reason they were spared was because the officers avoided their quarters on account of those very fleas who added to their suffering while they were imprisoned. "And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it." - John 1:5

[@Wolffur]

If protestant evangelical channels can have children's programming, why can't we? And besides, teenagers are a little too old to be interested in Veggie Tales. I say why not?

[@liraktheminister]

Well, well, well, the Mariolaters have finally done something good.

[@okami425]

Lol that's a new one, creative, "mariolater". I like it

[@saschamaier9490]

or I'm thinking about it too much, sorry

[@thermionicist]

I have mixed feelings about it, but I'm American Lutheran so it doesn't really reflect on me

[@RONdomStuffss]

Same lol, I'm LCMS

[@enolopanr9820]

Why hate on it. There is a surge of popularity of Christianity on the internet because of it.

[@hicks75]

Is Luce short for lucifer

[@enolopanr9820]

Nope they have the same root word that means light in Latin. Lucifer isn't a bad name, It actually is a very lofty and respected name but the angel who was lucifer or the "light bearer" turned against god. Just because lucifer turned against god does not mean that all light is now satanic.

[@daddysidrak1330]

@@enolopanr9820 "lux" is light in latin, "luce" is light in italian

[@eurogryphon]

It’s a copyright infringement chibi Ai Ohto from _Wonder Egg Priority._

[@Yesbutactuallyno788]

I think they've just made kids wearing raincoat and a muddy boots, nothing else, everything else are just coincidence because you know, it is imoossible to "copy" every characters in Existence (God=the Existence). They also made Fe, Xin and Sky.

[@charger1369]

Why is this a thing?

[@GodIsTheGreatest-JC]

Why would God want a mascot of any kind to receive glory that is rightfully His? Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the only name under Heaven capable of saving us, why focus on anyone else? Jesus is enough.

[@diablog.9339]

Ok boomer

[@admiralkaede]

because a mascot can help u appeal to a younger generation lol

[@enolopanr9820]

Its a icon for a year, not the new mascot for the entire church. It isnt taking any glory from god but actually quite the opposite. Our good works glorify god.

[@admiralkaede]

@@enolopanr9820 oh its only around for a year?

[@GodIsTheGreatest-JC]

@@enolopanr9820 Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

[@gulohumu]

No anime for our children, it perverts the youth.

[@RJDJ__]

Not all, only some. Vinland Saga, for example, is an anime with great Christian relevance based on a real person as well, with a fictional twist. His son in real life established churches in Iceland as well.

[@NoQuestionsAskedd]

Isn't Anime just another pipeline to Nazism?

[@PyroGothNerd]

"Anime" is literally just the Japanese word for "cartoon" Yes, SOME anime has perverted stuff and questionable content, but it's not hard to find anime that is appropriate for all ages or otherwise has an uplifting message

[@dectroia]

@@NoQuestionsAskedd Yes, as well as to becoming trans, but not necessarily. The internet in general seems to be a pipeline to those, anime is quite an online thing, a young person's thing.

[@Jadanbr]

​@@PyroGothNerd tbf, you will find perverted stuff everywhere you go, whether you like it or not (i hate it, and not only because its sinful)edit: that said luce is good and cute

[@Dr_Tripper]

This is just a subtle way for you to accept 'luce' ifer.

[@steveripethefustercluck.]

I am so unbelievable sick of that argument which is born out of ignorance of its original use age as a title BEFORE he fell and of LANGAUGE with her name only meaning light. In fact go do research on saint lucifer. A real life saint who served god loyally until her death and ask DOES A WORD SCARE YOUR FAITH THAT MUCH. How little you think of gods power and how much you think of Satan's that a doll is how he will take you.

[@nameless-m3e]

1000% real

[@steveripethefustercluck.]

@@nameless-m3e You forgot the negative on that 1000%

[@gunstar168]

Luce is simply another desperate ploy by Satan to keep some people to trusting a religion/church as their saviour rather than the God the Son (who is a Person, 1 Timothy 2:5, not a religion/church) as their Saviour.

[@somaisumcaranainternet9499]

you know that jesus was the one who founded the catholic church, right ?

[@okami425]

I trust christ the king and lord of our church who guides our holy father and the magisterium in their leadership of the church on earth

[@admiralkaede]

crazy

[@MERCATANTE]

this is the antichrist

[@RJDJ__]

Lmao radtrad

[@NoQuestionsAskedd]

Meanwhile, the defenders are using Rev 3:9 to attack the critics

[@ModernEphemera]

Imagine being terrified of a girl pilgrim with a rosary. People like you are sick

[@Tyloron]

@@ModernEphemera 🤣🤣🤣. You tell em.

[@escapetherace1943]

Luce(fer) Rainbow Rosary Staff is a bident (two-pronged pitchfork)

[@intellectualgaming1151]

There was a saint named Lucifer, and the name Luce just means light. Are you meaning to say that the Italian language is satanic just because the word for light slightly looks like the name Lucifer -- which is not inherently satanic?

[@seonsunnysunshine]

Luce means light, and Lucifer is light bringer In fact, Jesus himself has been referred to as Lucifer in Isaiah Helel is the devil’s name as an angel, Lucifer is just a title.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@intellectualgaming1151 So because it is Italian, it can't be Lucifer? That's not how things work, words in any language can be plays on words of any other languages, and you definitely know they knew people would draw such conclusions. Then pray tell, why not use ANY other name? The answer is because she represents the devil.

[@Nikolas_PH]

​@@escapetherace1943 if she comes from Spain she will be named as Luz, in English will be Lucy, but she was made in Italy so an Italian named her Luce, the names I told are meaning light that derives from the Latin language tho.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@seonsunnysunshine ok and the creator of Luce being an artist that makes things totally contrary to God and the bible? How do you feel about that

[@pearlgirl7826]

I think people who say “NO! It’s demonic and anti Catholic!” are waaaay to strict towards The Faith and don’t understand how new art or culture can be used to glorify God. I like her. 🩵💛

[@Tyloron]

Most likely, they're Protestant, particularly Fundamental Evangelical Baptists. They like to demonize other denominations in some way.

[@enolopanr9820]

@@Tyloron Protestants get worked up over a crucifix in a church. This is nothing new XD

[@Tyloron]

@@enolopanr9820 This is true.