The empty tomb In the reading from John’s Gospel for this Easter Sunday we are told that Mary Magdalene “came to the tomb early, while it was still dark…” (Jn. 20:1). We know from Luke’s ...

The encounter was one of a series of Saturday jubilee audiences of 2025, following a first meeting with pilgrims and a ...

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there ... you could not remain enclosed in the tomb: the tomb is empty because he - the Father - "did not abandon you to the nether world, nor let your ...

Jesus appeared to Mary after she returned alone to the empty tomb and instructed her to tell the apostles that he was ascending to God. Mary at first thought she was talking to the gardener.

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Where is the tomb of the Virgin Mary and what is its significance? A: There are actually two traditions that claim Mary's grave. One is Jerusalem, the other ...