Everybody knows the story of Mary Magdalene. Her story of repentance, forgiveness and encounter with the Lord has become a favorite for many Catholics, especially women. The story many don’t ...

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.

Originating in Ireland in the 18 th century, and operated by female religious organizations with government consent from the mid-19 th century onwards, the secretive, commercial laundry facilities, ...