The synod concluded without movement on the question of women deacons, but kept the issue open. That was frustrating to advocates but also has helped some remain hopeful.

Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is assistant professor of New Testament at Villanova University. Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene, and the Gospel of John. Hear the full version of ...

Starting in the 18th century, Magdalene asylums—named after Mary Magdalene, a friend of Jesus often described as a repentant ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

A new film about Mary Magdalene sets out to refute the commonly held assumption that she was a prostitute redeemed by Christ. Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus Christ Superstar. The Last Temptation of Christ.

Maurey, Yossi 2024. ‘Mary Magdalene Rises from the Dust,’ Twice. Religions, Vol. 15, Issue. 6, p. 659. Mary Magdalene is a key figure in the history of Christianity. After Mary, the mother of Jesus, ...

Established in Ireland during the 18th century, the Magdalene laundries were created to house and redeem women who had "fallen" in Irish society; named after Mary Magdalene, the laundries admitted ...

The Chosen Season 5 will premiere in early April 2025, focusing on the final days of Jesus Christ's life. Creator Dallas ...

Information on St Mary Magdalene Church, Cobham, Kent, home of the superb Cobham Brasses, with a church history, beautiful ...

Mary Magdalene is one of the best-known figures in the Bible and has been a frequent inspiration to artists and writers over the last 2000 years. However, her identity has provoked much debate.

"Here was a patient with a deeper understanding of the disease than most," Robert Hardman writes in 'Charles III' ...

Edwina Currie’s 17th century cottage in the Peak District is full of “little treasures” that she’s bought at auctions over ...