Music legend Madonna wants Pope Leo XIV to take a humanitarian mission to Gaza “before it’s too late” to help starving children. She believes he’s the only person who cannot be denied entry into Gaza.

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.

Madonna has urged Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza to spotlight the plight of children trapped in the conflict, calling for humanitarian gates to open fully. In her Instagram plea, the singer stressed that politics cannot bring change,