This is Luce (“Light”), the mascot for the 2025 Jubilee, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” Luce is meant to engage a younger audience, but has sparked controversy.

T he Vatican's introduction of Luce, its mascot for the 2025 Jubilee Year, led to a flood of fan art commemorating the cute ...

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.

The church soon became a center of a right-wing backlash, drawing the attention of Tucker Carlson, Eric Trump and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who all spoke at Awaken events.

Re “In Coronado, Awaken Church sparks a citywide debate over faith, freedom and hate” (Dec. 15): Happy to see Coronado residents are resisting the threat of the so-called Awaken Church.… ...

In Coronado, Awaken Church sparks a citywide debate over faith, freedom and hate Its militantly right-wing politics have prompted a sustained opposition campaign, and created some ‘pretty ...