The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more imaginative approaches to faith.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese tells the tale of St. Mary Magdalene, a once-demon-possessed woman who ...

The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided ...

Many artists, including Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, has explored abstinence in their work Earlier this month ...

For scientists, they are still debating whether or not he even died on a cross at all. This is what’s known as the Swoon ...

Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of ...

In 2014, art historian Mina Gregori said she had found 17th century painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's 'Magdalene in ...

The story takes viewers to first century Galilee, where a young Mary Magdalene likely lived on ... She was a follower of Christ, a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection, and, though the ...

Are women ever really trusted, except perhaps as mothers? Even then, in Christian contexts women often find that we are still ...

Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to Him, Rabbouni!” And there is the most tender, powerful, healing, life-changing encounter possible.

Christian belief is that Good Friday recalls the ultimate act of love, sacrifice, and redemption as Jesus, the Son of God, ...