The Vatican has unveiled the official mascot of the Holy Year 2025: Luce (Italian for Light). Archbishop Fisichella says the mascot was inspired by the Church's desire "to live even within the pop culture so beloved by our youth."
"Luce" will also serve as the mascot of the Holy See's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The Holy See pavilion will also display the 17th-century painting "The Entombment of Christ" by Caravaggio.
During the press conference on 28 October, His Excellency Archbishop Fisichella officially presented the Jubilee 2025 mascot, ‘Luce’.
This character, designed by illustrator Simone Legno, was conceived with the intention of reflecting pop culture, particularly appreciated by young people, and carries a message of hope and welcome.
Luce is a pilgrim who wears the typical elements of the traveller: a yellow k-way to shelter from the weather, boots soiled with earth that testify to the path already travelled, a missionary cross around her neck and a pilgrim's staff. Particularly evocative is the representation of Luce's eyes, which shine with an intense light: they symbolise the hope that is born in the heart of every pilgrim, embody the desire for spirituality and connection with the divine, and serve as a reminder of a universal message of peace and fraternity.
The choice of a mascot such as Luce is part of a broader context, aimed at involving the new generations and promoting intergenerational dialogue. The mascot not only represents the Jubilee, but also becomes a symbol of community, welcome and sharing.
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