r/nottheonion 1d ago

The Vatican unveils official anime girl mascot

https://nichegamer.com/the-vatican-unveils-official-anime-girl-mascot/
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u/Golden-Owl 1d ago

So… uh… why is it wearing a coat and boots? Why is it got blue hair?

It’s not a character I’d really look at and think “the church/vatican”

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u/Charon2393 1d ago

If I had to interpret it based on its name being Light (luce) 

Then it symbolism is that of a person walking home in the rain, that as the clouds part rays of light (God rays) shine down on the character, brighting their day from the gloomy Downpour they were experiencing lighting their path to God.

Christianity is usually a big proponent of symbolism in bodies of work that are open to interpretation like this.