How can the church honor women? Elevate Mary Magdalene’s feast to a solemnity | America Magazine

How can the church honor women? Elevate Mary Magdalene’s feast to a solemnity | America Magazine: Three years ago, Pope Francis elevated the memorial of St. Mary Magdalene, on July 22, to a feast day. To help better appreciate the gifts that women bring to the church, it is time to further elevate the feast day to a solemnity.