Pope Francis will open the Holy ... Jubilee 2025 also has a mascot named Luce (meaning Light in Latin) inspired by Japanese anime cartoons -- a choice that drew some criticism from traditionalists ...

Pikachu from Pokémon is one of the cutest anime mascots ever. Yet, many iconic franchise mascots are even more adorable or important than the electric mouse. Characters like Doreamon have easily ...

What's clear is that while the pope doesn't earn a salary in a traditional sense, he is paid a modest monthly stipend and has all of his living expenses paid by the Vatican. The pope receives a ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of ...

EWTN officially launched the first authoritative biography of Pope Leo XIV, which is available for purchase now, during an event at the Vatican on May 22. Bunson, a Church expert and longtime ...

“I think about corn dogs and hot dogs.” But now that Chicago can claim a pope, Izworska believes this papal association might improve the city’s image on the international scene. Maria ...

It's that time of year again. Anime's answers to the Oscars may not be as prestigious as its Academy Award big brother, but it's no less of an honor to the animation studios, producers ...

Ever since news broke that the new American-born pope is from Chicago, researchers and hobbyists have wasted no time digging into historical records to learn more about the pope’s roots.

Donation Options Search Search Search Pope Leo XIV during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square. Gregorio Borgia/AP Share ROME — Last week, Stephen Colbert ...

In May 2025, a video spread on social media that appeared to show Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, criticizing U.S. Vice President JD Vance, saying, "You flip-flop faster than pages in the Bible." ...

Omaha Storm Chasers fans like Becca Mann, a former mascot for the team, will not soon forget seeing Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone play in just a handful of games for the minor-league team.

Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public remarks about one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his ...