Following Luce's unveiling, she quickly spawned Internet memes, fan art, and cosplay. [7] [8]The designs and general artstyles of Luce and her friends have been compared to anime characters, [9] [10] and users on websites such as Twitter have joked about the Catholic Church embracing anime visuals. Comparisons were drawn between Luce's design and the designs of Ai Ohto, the protagonist of ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media. Some people love the cartoon and find her “cute,” but a few …

Jan 23, 2025 · (The Conversation) — Luce, the anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, whose name means “light” in Italian, has been getting a lot of attention on social media.

Jan 21, 2025 · Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honored traditions Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross Tue, January 21 ...

Jan 21, 2025 · St. James, depicted as a pilgrim on a stained-glass window at the monastery of Wettingen, Switzerland. Virginia Raguin, CC BY. The pilgrimage to honor St. James, one of Christ’s apostles, whose ...

Jan 4, 2025 · Real Presence, Catholic Cartoonist (Aug. 17) A recent Pew study on the Holy Eucharist that found that only one-third of Catholics believe in the Real Presence. How did we reach this point,...

Sep 14, 2017 · Over the chalice is laid the purificator, a fine white linen cloth that is used to wipe the lips and fingers of the priest and to cleanse the chalice after Communion. The sacristan -- the person...

The Catholic Cartoon Collection offers wholesome and relatable entertainment through the misadventures of Fr. Otto and his parish friends. Available in Collection 1 and Collection 2, these fun and edifying books are perfect for Catholic families and make thoughtful gifts.

Apr 2, 2024 · Comic-book fan Charlene Rack reviews a new collection of cartoons about a Catholic parish by artist Joshua Masterson.

PURIFICATOR A small piece of white linen, marked with a cross in the center, used by the priest in the celebration of Mass. It is folded in three layers and used by the priest to purify his...