St. Mary Magdalene’s relic is venerated at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist of the Florentines. (photo: Daniel Ibanez / CNA) Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Vatican July 22, 2023 ...

MARY MAGDALENE’s long-flowing hair refers to the part she plays as anointer and repentant adulteress. Hair in its condition, colour, and style was an emblem of physical, spiritual, and societal ...

The BBC has more news on the claims of world-renowned theologian James Cameron that he has proved that Jesus never rose from the dead. The new information is scant, but here’s the gist: Cameron ...

According to the canonical New Testament gospels, Mary Magdalene was a follower of Jesus who supported his ministry from her own means, was witness to his crucifixion and the first witness to his ...

Most straightforwardly, Penco argued, is Mary Magdalene’s proximity to Christ and his cross in the painting. She kisses the cross and Christ looks down paternalistically towards her.

According to tradition, Charles found an ancient tomb in Saint-Maximin containing a mostly-complete skeleton accompanied by a wooden tablet identifying the remains as those of Mary Magdalene.

“This is a sacred space… God’s space and it’s God’s work,” Ruslana said. “This is a place for people to pray.” She and her team have spent many hours perfecting the art on the ceiling.

Mary may have come into contact with Jesus because of his healing powers. “Seven demons had gone out of her,” says Luke (Luke 8:2). Some scholars believe that the Magdalene may be the same ...

Art World A Portrait Controversially Attributed to Raphael Goes on View in France. The work's debated authentication has not stopped a flow of visitors to the Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume basilica.

Vatican City, Jul 22, 2023 / 02:00 am. As the stories of many ancient things go, the relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s left foot had been lost to memory for centuries before it was rediscovered in ...