Vatican launches anime mascot Luce for Jubilee festival as internet users create explicit content

The Vatican has introduced an anime mascot named Luce for its Jubilee festival, aiming to connect with younger audiences. Created by Italian designer Simone Legno, Luce is inspired by Japanese pop culture. However, shortly after her launch, internet users began creating explicit content featuring Luce. Reports indicate that numerous AI-generated pornographic images of the character have surfaced online. This rapid transformation of Luce into adult-themed material highlights the challenges the Vatican faces in engaging with digital culture. The church's outreach effort appears to have taken an unexpected turn.