Why it matters: This is the first time the public can view "Penitent Mary Magdalene," which was in private collections since ...

The Kimbell Art Museum announced Friday it acquired Artemisia Gentileschi’s “Penitent Mary Magdalene,” which has been held in private collections since it was painted circa 1625-26.

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has acquired Artemisia Gentileschi’s "Penitent Mary Magdalene," which had been in private collections since its creation around 1625-26.

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.

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.

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.

The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is situated on the slope of the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane and is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks of Jerusalem. This striking example ...

The first chapter of Blasphemous' The Penitent One - which recently marked its fifth anniversary - is now available to pre-order on iOS and Android for £8 ($8). The mobile port - set to release ...

Mary Cavner, 80, who lives in Hampshire but grew up in County Cork, was sent to work in one of Ireland's notorious Catholic-run Magdalene Laundries. She said her six years at the workhouse ...