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Madonna Urges Pope Leo to Visit Gaza: ‘There Is No More Time’

In a brief but powerful letter, Madonna asked Pope Leo XIV to visit the Gaza Strip “before it’s too late.” In a Monday Instagram post, the pop icon called on the religious leader as attacks from Israel continue amid its war with Hamas.

“Most Holy Father, please go to Gaza and bring your light to the children before it’s too late. AS a mother, I cannot bear to watch their suffering. The children of the world belong to everyone,” Madonna wrote. “You are the only one of us who cannot be denied entry.”

She added: “We need the humanitarian gates to be fully opened to save these innocent children. There is no more time. Please say you will go.”

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by Anonymousreply 8August 12, 2025 7:41 PM

In her caption of the brief note, Madonna shared that it was her son Rocco’s birthday and said that it would be the “best gift” to ask her followers to do what they can to “help save the innocent children caught in the crossfire in Gaza.”

“I am not pointing fingers, placing blame or taking sides. Everyone is suffering. Including the mothers of the hostages. I pray that they are released as well,” she wrote. “I am merely trying to do what I can to keep these children from dying of starvation.”

In addition to the pope, the star tagged several organizations offering support to the families of Gaza who are struggling during the escalating humanitarian crisis.

Back in May, Pope Leo used his first-ever General Audience in St. Peter’s Basilica to call on Israel to release aid into Gaza. “I renew my fervent appeal to allow for the entry of fair humanitarian help and to bring to an end the hostilities, the devastating price of which is paid by children, the elderly and the sick,” Leo said, calling conditions in Gaza “increasingly worrying and painful.”

Leo’s plea for aid to Gaza continues the work of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was vocal in his support for the Palestinian people, and continued to call for a cease-fire in Gaza up to the day before he died.

by Anonymousreply 1August 12, 2025 10:00 AM

In order to prevent another Holocaust, we must murder or starve as many people as possible.

by Anonymousreply 2August 12, 2025 10:13 AM

Madonna says stupid shit, news at 11.

by Anonymousreply 3August 12, 2025 10:15 AM

At least she’s attempting to use her platform for something good.

by Anonymousreply 4August 12, 2025 10:23 AM

Why is OP grayed out? Is this just the latest example of F&F/ignoredar abuse?

by Anonymousreply 5August 12, 2025 11:11 AM

Good for her.

R5 OP was ok for me - maybe released from the fraus?

by Anonymousreply 6August 12, 2025 12:10 PM

Datalounge’s lone psycho troll stands with Israel.

by Anonymousreply 7August 12, 2025 12:35 PM

Good for Madonna, for speaking up.

by Anonymousreply 8August 12, 2025 7:41 PM
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