New research suggests that early scribes may have quietly changed the Gospel of John—reducing Mary Magdalene’s influence in one of Christianity’s most important texts. Could she have once played a far ...

Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ near the empty tomb is depicted in a stained-glass window at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne, N.Y. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) Today is ...

Source: Melissa Rampelli, personal photograph, 2025 Calm and contemplative, Mary Magdalene reclines on a floor of packed dirt and stone, propping herself up on her right elbow, temple cradled in palm, ...