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Mary Magdalene

Detail from artist Alexander Ivanov's 1835 painting "Christ's Appearance to Mary Magdalene After the Resurrection" (RNS/Creative Commons)

Was Mary Magdalene really from Magdala? Two scholars examine the evidence

by Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service
Jan 11, 2022

In a paper published in December, Elizabeth Schrader and Joan Taylor argue that Magdalene, instead of referring to Mary's town of origin, may be an honorific from the Hebrew and Aramaic roots for "tower" or "magnified."

Community (Dreamstime/Iofoto)

A new movement: Sharing ministries in the Community of Magdala

Mary Magdalene offered us the gift of a community: a space of welcoming and support, of healing and inspiration, of rest and prayer, and a place to learn and experience discipleship, where women are the leaders.

Irish bishop's reference to Mary Magdalene's 'colorful past' draws criticism

by Sarah Mac Donald
Apr 23, 2021

A prominent member of a church reform group in Ireland has expressed outrage in a letter to Irish Bishop Denis Nulty over his reference to Mary Magdalene's "colorful past" in an April 11 homily for a televised Mass.

Blog | The Francis Chronicles

Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Apr 13, 2020

Celebrating Mass on Easter Monday, Pope Francis prayed that the political and economic planning for recovery after the coronavirus pandemic would be inspired by concern for the common good and not for "the god money."

Blog | The Francis Chronicles

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin
Jul 25, 2019
Column | Simply Spirit

In Magdalene film, it's all about the relationship

by Christine Schenk
Jul 17, 2019
Column | Scripture for Life

Sunday of Divine Mercy: Are you convinced?

by Mary McGlone
Apr 27, 2019
Column | Young Voices

Discovering our own resurrection story

by Christian Mocek
Apr 25, 2019

Continuing Easter celebrations, pope again prays for Sri Lanka

Updated
by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Apr 22, 2019

'Revival!' brings mostly black cast to movie depiction of Gospel of John

Column | Simply Spirit

Mary of Magdala's profound connection to Jesus shows us the power of love

by Christine Schenk
Jul 17, 2018

Easter: Jesus is alive

by Thomas Gumbleton
Apr 20, 2017

Desolation to hope

by Mary M. McGlone
Apr 14, 2017

Pope elevates memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to feast day

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Jun 10, 2016

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