Madonna Urges Pope Leo XIV to Visit Gaza to Aid Starving Children

Madonna has made a heartfelt public appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to visit Gaza to help alleviate the suffering of children amid the ongoing conflict. She emphasized that the Pope is uniquely able to enter Gaza and called for the humanitarian gates to be fully opened to save innocent children from starvation. Madonna framed her plea as a mother wanting to protect children caught in the crossfire, stressing that politics cannot effect change, only consciousness can, and asked followers to support humanitarian efforts such as those by the World Central Kitchen. The Israeli military campaign has devastated Gaza, resulting in nearly 61,500 deaths since October 2023 and pushing the enclave to the brink of famine, with significant international condemnation and legal actions against Israeli officials. Pope Leo XIV has consistently expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Madonna’s appeal highlights the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and a focus on the suffering of all affected, including the mothers of hostages, without assigning blame.