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Madonna Makes Plea for Malawian Adoption

Singer pledges to do right by 3-year-old Mercy

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 12, 2009 10:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – After failing to adopt a 3-year-old Malawian girl, Madonna is showing off her maternal side, Us reports. “I want to provide Mercy with a home, loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,” the pop star, who has already adopted one child from the country, told a Malawian newspaper. “It's my hope that she, like David, will one day return to Malawi and help the people of their country.”

Madonna visits a development project in Gumulira, Malawi, Friday, April 3, 2009.
Madonna visits a development project in Gumulira, Malawi, Friday, April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Riccardo Gangale)
Madonna holds her adopted son David as they meet with the boy's biological father.
Madonna holds her adopted son David as they meet with the boy's biological father.   (AP Photo/Tom Munro)
Madonna holds her adopted son David Banda.
Madonna holds her adopted son David Banda.   (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File)
Madonna adopted David Banda, 3, from Malawi in 2006 amongst outrage by human rights organizations who charged she was using her celebrity to bend local laws.
Madonna adopted David Banda, 3, from Malawi in 2006 amongst outrage by human rights organizations who charged she was using her celebrity to bend local laws.   (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo)
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