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Have Mercy -- Madonna Adoption Approved

Posted Jun 12th 2009 8:21AM by TMZ Staff

MadonnaMadonna lost her husband, but just gained a kid -- as a Malawian court just ruled she can adopt a second child from the African country.

The court originally said Madge could not adopt 3-year-old Chifundo "Mercy" James because she hadn't spent enough time in Malawi -- but have since decided that decision was based on outdated laws.

Madonna already has a son from the country, David, who she adopted in 2006.

The Material Girl's rep released this statement on her behalf: "I am ecstatic ... My family and I look forward to sharing our lives with her."

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Tags: adoption, africa, chifundo mercy james, ChifundoMercyJames, court, madonna, malawi

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1. My Baby is a Baby inside a baby, inside a Baby.......

YOU GO MADONNA....Now Angelina needs to have octuplets........

Posted at 8:58AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Kevin

2. BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE!

Posted at 8:59AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Mikey

3. That KID will have a great life about time they saw the light.

Posted at 9:01AM on Jun 12th 2009 by CONGRATS

4. How much did that kid cost her?

Posted at 9:04AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Dawn

5. I`ll be over? OH spitz here we go again

Posted at 9:05AM on Jun 12th 2009 by MJ

6. She must have upped the ante. For the right price a celebrity can buy anything

Posted at 9:06AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Marilyn

7. SOS UFO UGO girl

Posted at 9:08AM on Jun 12th 2009 by MJ DC BO

8. SOLD to the lady in the second row, she's an 8, 9 or 10 I know. With ruby red lips, blonde hair, blue eyes,,,,,,,,,,,,

Posted at 9:12AM on Jun 12th 2009 by just more ravings of a lunatic mind

9. Why is she adopting from africa when there are thousands of children who need a home right here in the USA? I am happy that she is helping a child. To have to get her adopted kids from africa, or any other country seems that there is a social stigma in this for her.

Posted at 9:13AM on Jun 12th 2009 by joan

10. See I said this when she got turned down the first time that she would leave that country with that kid, because somewhere some judge is getting a new house, she buys everything.

Posted at 10:55AM on Jun 12th 2009 by janet

11. A very lucky child indeed in light of the fact that she will have an opportunity to live a much longer physical life with a western family. Donna is an eccentric woman but she has a good heart!

Posted at 9:16AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Sara

12. I am also glad Madonna is helping children, whreever they may be from, But i agree, there are many orphans in the USA who ned a home. Madonna adopting children is admirable. However,in the long run Madonna is for Madonna. Im aure this type of thing helps her image in the public eye. She has always sadi she is her own best promoter.

Posted at 9:23AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Matt

13. What gets me with this whole thing....If she is sooo excited...why isn't she flying over there to pick up her new daughter...instead she is sending her lawyer and a bunch of strangers in a private plane...What a bunch of BS!!!!!

Posted at 9:28AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Hell's Bells

14. How Cool! Now she can show off her poor exotic orphan that she rescued!!

Posted at 9:31AM on Jun 12th 2009 by Lin

15. #9 I could not say it any better. What is wrong with these celebs, Mad Mommas Madonna & Jolie. We have so many babies and children in this country that need a loving new family. Must NOT BE the "in" thing to do...adopt a child from your own country.

Posted at 9:38AM on Jun 12th 2009 by sickofitall

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