LONDON (AP) — Madonna has urged the pope to travel to Gaza and “bring your light to the children before it’s too late.” The superstar posted her appeal to the pontiff on social media Monday, saying her son Rocco’s birthday prompted her to make the post. Rocco turned 25 Monday.

"I feel the best gift I can give to him as a mother - is to ask everyone to do what they can to help save the innocent children caught in the crossfire in Gaza," Madonna wrote. Madonna added, "I am not pointing fingers,

Pop icon Madonna has made a direct appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to personally visit Gaza in an effort to help children caught in the humanitarian crisis. Posting on social media Monday — the same day her son Rocco turned 25 — the 66-year-old superstar addressed the pontiff with a heartfelt plea.