On 28 October 2024, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Rino Fisichella, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization: Section for Fundamental Questions concerning the Evangelization in the World, "Luce" (= 'Light' in English) the official mascot symbolizing the journey towards the Jubilee 2025!
Representing hope, joy, and unity, Luce is a beacon, inviting us all to walk together in faith and witness to the Light of Christ.
This vibrant mascot is a reminder that in a world often filled with darkness, we are all called to be lights, shining with love, compassion, and solidarity. As we journey together towards the Jubilee, may Luce inspire us to deepen our commitment to the Gospel and radiate Christ’s love wherever we go.
Luce has blue hair and wears a yellow rain jacket, which is coloured in reference to the flag of the Vatican City as well as a symbol for "journeying through life's storms". She carries a pilgrim's staff, which represents "the pilgrimage toward eternity", and wears mud-stained boots to represent "a long and difficult journey". Her eyes have highlights in the shape of a scallop shell, a traditional symbol of Catholic pilgrimage, as shells were used in place of a chalice before they were commonplace; her shining eyes were described as "a symbol of the hope of the heart". Luce also wears a rosary around her neck.
Simone Legno, Luce's designer, said that he hoped "Luce can represent the sentiments that resonate in the hearts of the younger generations".
Let Luce be our guide, bringing people from all walks of life closer to God’s unending grace.
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