(RNS) — A new book, the fruit of 20 years of research, aims to unearth Mary’s real identity, which the author said has been lost amid centurieslong attempts to paint her as an ever-virgin, ...

For nearly 10 years, devout followers from around the world have flocked to a quaint Italian town, drawn by what many deemed a miracle - a statue of the Virgin Mary weeping bloody tears. However, ...