The Catholic Church has revealed a new mascot, a cutesy, anime-inspired girl known as “Luce,” but the character sparked mixed ...

A giant white whale is swimming leisurely, its tail raised high, through a residential area in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, ...

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

Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi asks nation to draw inspiration from Nihon Hidankyo, which won this year's Nobel Peace ...

The Vatican has introduced Luce, a new anime OC designed in partnership with Tokidoki who will serve as the mascot for the ...

The Catholic Church is preparing to celebrate what it refers to as a "Jubilee" year in 2025. And as a part of its preparations, the Vatican has rolled out a brand new kawaii mascot: Luce.

Anime continues to grow as a global phenomenon, a million-dollar industry that is growing and has followers of all ages. Now, the Catholic Church is also betting on it thanks to the creation of a new ...

When it comes to anime, the sky is the limit. The industry churns out billions of dollars each year in profit, and its reach is expanding by the day. From television to film and gaming, anime is ...

The detailed global report from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors was the first since the body was set ...

Religious beliefs appear to be on the decline in Japan over the past two decades, particularly among males. That was among ...