Vatican City is closed every Sunday and always on Christmas and Easter. In addition to these days, Vatican City celebrates an additional 13 holidays each year. It should be noted that a national ...

There might not be a Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square this year. Although the Vatican had its eye on a majestic Norway ...

The LUCE (LUCE) token, featuring a Vatican mascot, surges 444.20% in just one day. Discover how this first-of-its-kind ...

The Vatican and Beijing signed a secret agreement in 2018 on the sensitive issue of appointing bishops in China. (Photo from Pexels) China has reached an agreement with the Vatican to extend for ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

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 ...

A diverse team of experts is arguing that Michelangelo painted one woman in the Sistine Chapel with breast cancer, for ...

The Vatican introduced an anime-style mascot named Luce to represent Catholic pilgrims in the 2025 Jubilee year on Monday, ...

Vatican Secret Archives in Vatican City The Vatican Secret ... These depictions of animals and symbols are invaluable ...

Archbishop Rino Fisichella says the mascot named Luce is "created from the desire to enter into the world of pop culture, so beloved by our young people".

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The choice to use an anime character isn’t random—the Vatican hopes Luce will resonate with younger audiences, who may feel disconnected from more traditional symbols. So, who’s behind this unexpected ...