Biblical Proof Mary Magdalene Was Prostitute?

Scripture is not definitive on this matter, but we do know that there is a longstanding tradition that identifies Mary Magdalene as the woman (prostitute) who dried Jesus’ tears (Luke 7:36-50). This tradition is bolstered by the biblical evidence that Mary Magdalene had seven demons exorcised from her (Luke 9:1-3).

In addition, while Pope St. Gregory, who served as Pope from A.D. 590 to A.D. 604, certainly advanced this tradition, it preceded him. Our friend Father Williams Saunders analyzes further the evidence.