Madonna has made a heartfelt appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to travel to Gaza to provide support to children facing dire humanitarian conditions. The pop superstar emphasized the necessity of his presence on social media, stating that "you are the only one of us who cannot be denied entry," amidst escalating concerns from global leaders regarding the unfolding famine in the territory.
In her Instagram post, Madonna expressed deep concern as a mother witnessing the suffering of innocent children. She stated, "Most Holy Father, please go to Gaza and bring your light to the children before it is too late." The urgency of her message reflects the critical situation, as countries like the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and Japan have expressed alarm over the crisis in Gaza, calling for immediate action to address starvation.
The pop icon also criticized the Israeli government's denials about starvation in Gaza, urging for humanitarian access to be fully restored to save the affected children. She ended her message with a plea: "There is no more time. Please say you will go. Love, Madonna."
Highlighting a significant past event, Madonna recalled how in July, the Pope had renewed calls for a ceasefire after casualties occurred at a Catholic church in Gaza. The Pope had batched statements urging adherence to humanitarian protocols while condemning the indiscriminate violence affecting civilians.
Madonna's activism has been consistent throughout the ongoing conflict. During a recent performance in London, she commented on the heart-wrenching plight of children and elders in the region, urging her audience to cultivate "light and love" for peace. In a touching context, she shared that her son Rocco's birthday amplified her dedication to alleviate the plight of children caught in the violence, asking for donations to aid organizations.
Alongside her advocacy, Bono of U2 has also voiced solidarity with the Palestinian people, condemning violence from both Israel and Hamas while calling for a rational negotiation for the hostages taken by Hamas during the recent conflict.
The humanitarian crisis remains severe, with over 61,599 Palestinians reportedly killed in Gaza, and continuous concerns of starvation being highlighted by UN experts. While Israel refutes claims of starvation and blames delivery issues on UN agencies, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, prompting urgent calls for action from international figures, including Madonna and Bono.
