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Madonna & The Children Tour Malawi
Madonna was pictured with three of her children, Lourdes, 13, David, 4, and Mercy, 3, while visiting the Mphandu la Orphanage in the Namitete area outside Lilongwe, Malawi on Thursday (October 29). Madonna's 9-year-old son Rocco was not spotted with the group.
While visiting David's former orphanage, the center's director reports to Us that "It was an emotional moment," noting that Madonna wept. "David is too young to understand . . . but for us who remember the sickly tiny little baby of 2006, it was hard to hold back tears, including Madonna." The orphanage founder adds, "He is so boisterous! I can't believe he is the same chap of 2006."
Madonna's Raising Malawi charity has recently built numerous buildings for the orphaned children of Malawi. One young orphan proclaimed his appreciation to the pop star:
You are our god. Where could we have been without you?"
Malawi is one of the southern African countries devastated by HIV/AIDS. At least 14 per cent of the 13.1 million population has HIV. There are over 2 million orphans in Malawi, half of them as a direct result of HIV/AIDS.
Madonna & David Visit His Malawi Orphanage
Madonna was spotted bringing her 4-year-old son David to the orphanage he once lived: The Home of Hope Child Care Center. Reportedly, director Lucy Chipeta says she showed Madonna and David his crib during their visit to the orphanage near the Zambian border on Tuesday (October 27).
The 51-year-old mother-of-four also took her two older children, Lourdes, 13, and Rocco, 9, along with her 3-year-old daughter Mercy - who was also adopted from Malawi - on the tour of the orphanage. The group also toured several new buildings that Madonna's Raising Malawi charity recently built.
Madonna just launched construction of a multi-million dollar Academy for girls yesterday.
Happy 4th Birthday David Banda Ritchie!
Name: David Banda Ritchie
Date of Birth: September 24, 2005
Parents: Madonna Ciccone & Guy Ritchie
Siblings: Lourdes (10/96), Rocco (08/00) & Mercy James (01/06)
Facts:
- Madonna began the controversial process to adopt David on October 10, 2006 - it was finalized May 28, 2008
- His full name, along with previous surname, is David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie
Quote from Parent:
"There is just a lot of bureaucracy and administration and papers that have to be gone through. [David's] adoption was the beginning of the creation of adoption law in Malawi. I’m the template, a role model for the future…I went to Malawi thinking I was going to save children’s lives and make a big difference in their lives, and hopefully I have. The surprise to me was how much they changed me." - Madonna on adopting David from Malawi.
Madonna’s Brood In Milan
Lourdes Leon, Mercy and David Banda along with Rocco Ritchie were seen leaving and entering the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan.
Mom Madonna, who was rehearsing in Udine, Italy, was delivered some devastating news this morning. In a tragic event in Marseille, France the roof of the massive stage for her upcoming concert collapsed, leaving one worker dead and seven others injured.
“I am devastated to have just received this tragic news,” Madonna said in a statement. “My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to those affected by this heartbreaking news.”
The sold-out Sunday show has since been canceled.
Mercy & David: Say Cheese!
Madonna's kids Mercy, 4, and David, 3 1/2, seem to have become fast friends! The adorable preschool pair joined their older siblings Lourdes, 12, and Rocco, 8, for a trip to the amusement park at Tuileries Gardens in Paris yesterday. Looks like fun!
The famous family is in the City of Lights as Madonna continues the European leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour.
Mercy James & Siblings: Sightseeing In Paris
Madonna's daughter Mercy James, 4, spent the day with her siblings - Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, and David, 3 - and the nannies as they took in the sights of Paris, France on Thursday (July 9).
Earlier this week, Madonna's four children were spotted in London, England where the Queen of Pop paid tribute to the King of Pop at London's O2 arena. Madge danced with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback on Monday (July 13).
Mercy James Strikes A Pose
What a little entertainer! Madonna's new daughter Mercy James, 4, struck a pose for the paps today as she arrived back home in London with her brother David, 3 1/2.
Over the weekend the preschool pair and their older siblings Rocco, 8, and Lourdes, 12, joined their mom at the Kabbalah Centre in London.
Madonna's Four On The Fourth Of July
Madonna was spotted with all four of her children - daughter Lourdes, 12, son Rocco, 8, son David Banda, 3, and newly-adopted daughter Mercy James, 4 - on the fourth of July at the local Kabbalah Center in London, England.
Later that night, The Queen of Pop paid tribute to Michael Jackson at London's O2 arena, dancing with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback. Jackson, who died last week, was to kick off his comeback tour at the 23,000-seat O2 arena next Monday (July 13).
Madonna's Mercy Waves To The Paps
It looks like the newest member of Madonna's family is fitting in just fine! The Material Girl's daughter Mercy James, 4, and her brother David, 3, seemed to be a happy pair in London today. Such cute kids!
Madonna's adoption of Mercy from Malawi was approved just last month, but the singer says that her daughter already seems at home in her new life - and with her new siblings David, Rocco, 8, and Lourdes, 12.
"A lot of my girlfriends [here in London] have kids so she has playdates every day.... She fits right in with her brothers and sister."
David Banda Hitches A Lift
Three-year-old David Banda sat atop his dad Guy Ritchie's shoulders this afternoon as they headed to London's Kensington Gardens to watch Peter Pan. Big brother Rocco, 8, was also with the pair.
Meanwhile, the boys' mom Madonna issued the following statement this evening in response to the shocking news of Michael Jackson's death.
"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
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