Calling Mary Magdalene “an example and model for all ... For example, when Mass is celebrated on her feast day, rather than using the normal formula for a daily Mass, as is done with memorials ...

Calling Mary Magdalene "an example and model for all ... For example, when Mass is celebrated on her feast day, rather than using the normal formula for a daily Mass, as is done with memorials ...

In 2016, Francis set another feast day for another key woman in Christ's life, declaring July 22 as the feast of St. Mary Magdalene.

People have gathered at Glastonbury Tor to honour Mary Magdalene's feast day. The day is celebrated in honour of the Christian saint who was said to have been the first to witness Christ's ...