Madonna asks Pope Leo to visit Gaza

Madonna has penned an emotional appeal to Pope Leo, urging the religious leader to make a pastoral journey to Gaza amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The pop superstar shared her plea through social media on Monday, as the conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas continues to escalate.
In her open letter, Madonna wrote, "Your Holiness, I implore you to travel to Gaza and offer hope to the suffering children while there is still time. As someone who has raised children, witnessing their anguish is unbearable. Every child on this earth deserves our protection. You possess a unique authority that transcends political boundaries."

The entertainer emphasized the critical need for expanded humanitarian access, declaring, "The gates of mercy must swing wide open to rescue these vulnerable young souls. Time is running short. I beg you to commit to this mission."

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarogu Shark Media. Madonna has penned an emotional appeal to
Pope Leo, urging the religious leader to make a pastoral
journey to Gaza amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The pop
superstar shared her plea through social media on Monday, as

(00:24):
the conflict between Israeli forces and her mass continues to escalate.
In her open letter, Madonna wrote, your Holiness, I implore
you to travel to Gaza and offer hope to the
suffering children while there is still time. As someone who
has raised children, witnessing their anguish is unbearable. Every child
on this earth deserves our protection. You possess a unique

(00:47):
authority that transcends political boundaries. The entertainer emphasized the critical
need for expanded humanitarian access, declaring the gates of mercy
must swing wide open to rescue these vulnerable young souls.
Time is running short. I beg you to commit to
this mission. Madonna revealed that she chose to share this

(01:09):
message on her son Rocco's birthday, explaining that encouraging her
audience to support Gaza's children would serve as the most
meaningful birthday tribute imaginable. I refuse to assign fault or
choose political sides. Pain touches everyone in this tragedy, including
those mothers whose loved ones remain captive. My prayers extend

(01:30):
to their safe return as well. She clarified, MY sole
focus remains preventing these young lives from perishing due to
hunger and neglect. The singer also promoted various charitable organizations
working to assist Palestinian families enduring this deepening crisis. Earlier
this year, in May, Pope Leo delivered his inaugural address

(01:52):
at Saint Peter's Basilica, where he challenged Israeli leadership to
facilitate humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. The pontiff proclaimed, I
passionately repeat my call for unrestricted humanitarian access and an
immediate cessation of violence, as innocent children, elderly citizens, and
the infirm bear the heaviest burden of this devastation. He

(02:14):
characterized Gaza's conditions as profoundly troubling and heartbreaking. This advocacy
reflects Pope Leo's commitment to continuing the humanitarian mission established
by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who championed Palestinian rights and
persistently demanded peace negotiations right up until his final moments

(02:35):
in office. Pope Leo will host a special meal this
Sunday with about one hundred people experiencing homelessness from the
Albano region. The luncheon takes place at his summer residence
in Castel Gandolfo after morning prayers. Caritas Albano director Alesia
Rossi says the guests are excited to meet the Pope

(02:56):
and share their stories. Many have asked for showers and
clean clothes for the occasion. The meal will feature Italian
classics like vegetable lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and roasted veal, served
at one long communal table in the villa gardens. Local
restaurants are providing appetizers and desserts. The idea came after

(03:17):
Pope Leo's July visit to the area, when Rossi suggested
the Pope meet with people facing poverty. The Pope immediately
loved the concept. The guests include residents from local shelters,
soup kitchens, and support centres. The region stretches from Rome's
outskirts to coastal towns, serving families who work but still

(03:38):
struggle financially, as well as homeless individuals needing basic services.
This year alone, Caritas Albano has served over forty eight
thousand meals to people in need. Many guests plan to
arrive early Sunday morning and are deeply moved by this
rare opportunity to dine with the Pontiff. A newly launched

(04:05):
Chicago bus excursion celebrates the remarkable journey and enduring impact
of Pope Leo. The Chicago Pope Tour explores significant locations
tied to Pope Leo's formative years in the Windy City.
Tours commence at Holy Named Cathedral, the sacred venue where
Pope Leo's parents exchanged wedding vows during the late nineteen forties.

(04:27):
As detailed on the official tour website, this comprehensive two
and a half hour experience includes visits to his South
Side birthplace, the neighborhood church where he worshiped as a child,
and his family residents, all accompanied by engaging live commentary.
The Village of Dalton made headlines earlier this year when

(04:48):
its board members approved the acquisition of Pope Leo's boyhood residence,
located at two hundred twelve East one hundred forty first place.
The property received renovations as local officials worked to ward
transforming it into a designated Historical landmark. True to Chicago tradition,
tour participants enjoy a special dining perk, receiving twenty percent

(05:10):
savings at a Ralio's restaurant, famously recognized as Pope Leo's
preferred pizzeria during his youth. The inaugural tour launches today
fourteen to ten in the morning, with admission beginning at
sixty five dollars per person. And for our final story,
we're not sure it's real, but it is fun, so

(05:30):
we thought we'd pass it along just in case. Pope
Leo's language learning app suddenly came back to life this week,
sparking excitement across social media. His Duo Lingo account, which
had been dormant for years, showed new activity as he
added Italian to his existing German studies. Reddit users discovered
the papal account and shared screenshots, leading to widespread discussion

(05:54):
about the Pope's language learning habits. The Pope's Duo Lingo
username matches his handle on other social platforms, convincing users
the account is genuine His profile shows impressive stats, including
thirty thousand experience points and Obsidian League status, indicating serious
dedication to language learning. One user shared their surprise at

(06:16):
discovering they were friends with the Pope on the app.
Just went on Duolingo for the first time in forever
and it said Robert earned thirty thousand XP. I thought,
who's Robert? So I clicked on his name. At some
point I friended Robert Prevost. Other users expressed amazement at
the Pope's commitment to learning languages through the popular app.

(06:39):
One user said, I love this so much. Honestly, this
would motivate me more than the Owl.