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Have Mercy -- Madonna Adoption Approved

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

Madonna Madonna 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"Mercy" James because she hadn't spent enough time in Malawi -- but have since decided that decision was based on outdated laws.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."

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

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31. Why are people assuming that because she has money this child willhave a better life?? Money doesnt equal a better life people!

Posted at 12:40PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Kim

32. Mercy's family wanting her is a laugh. Dad never looked back and grandma's probably too old and needs to take care of herself first. She wouldn't be in an orphanage if family wanted her. Hats off to Madonna.

Posted at 12:40PM on Jun 12th 2009 by me

33. CONGRATS Madonna on your new daughter, a wonderful gift to the whole family.

Posted at 3:18PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Darya

34. EVERYBODY WHO CRITISIZES MADONNA FOR ADOPTING A CHILD IS JUST EVIL AND IGNORANT BEYOND COMPREHENSION THESE KIDS DONT EVEN HAVE CLEAN WATER THEY ARE NOT POOR THEY ARE COMPLETELY LOST MADONNA TAKING THEM OUT THERE IS MORE THAN WINNING IN THE LOTTERY SHE IS A HERO FOR DOING THAT AND GOING THROUGH THE OBSTACLES THESE CORRUPT GOVERNMENTS IMPOSE AS HURDLES TO SAVE THESE KIDS. MADONNA SHOULD ADOPT A WHOLE VILLAGE IF SHE COULD

Posted at 1:54PM on Jun 12th 2009 by JasminT

35. I went to Africa and all I got was a stupid t-shirt.

Posted at 2:16PM on Jun 12th 2009 by rockinjellyfish

36. It makes me so happy to know that there are no children in the US that need a home. Whats it with these star adopting kids in far away places. My mother always told me, "You need to clean up your own yard before you claim your going to help someone else clean theirs".
One good thing about it that she'll be hiring another nanny to raise it, so that will be one less person um-employeed.

Posted at 2:22PM on Jun 12th 2009 by JI

37. I'm sick of these celebs going overseas and adopting these kids when there are kids here in the U.S. that they can adopt. They do it because they are guilty of something. How much did she buy this one for???? And they get all this publicity!! Angie and Brad are just as bad.........................

Posted at 3:21PM on Jun 12th 2009 by lynnee

38. Who said money can't buy love???

Posted at 3:48PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Herabird

39. joan you stupid american AFRICA IS NOT A COUNTRY!! why dont you all go and actually get an education and learn what geography outside america is all about???. ignorant people..

Posted at 3:53PM on Jun 12th 2009 by notyoudumbass

40. What a sorry excuse for a mom this kid will have. Meanwhile the father is begging her not to take his child.

Posted at 3:58PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Pink to the Lee

41. personally i dont see any reason why she cant adopt this child but keep her in her home country and give her everything she needs right where she is.. but no.. what the madd donna wants her millions will get her.. once again bs walks the walk and talks the talk..talking about corrupt govts... like americans are corruption free ?? hello??. just cast the first stone yanks!! cos you cant talk from TAMMY HALL downwards... name and shame game continues in american politics cos we all know that all power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely...its nothing more than buying an african child cos she cant do the same thing in her own country.. she cant adopt a black child cos the race police will be all up in her business and the aa's will be marching with the kkk right behind them.. with al sharpton leading the shouting and screaming parade. or maybe rev wright might get a look in with a sermon or three.. dealing with an african child from a poor country is far safer for her and much less trouble .

Posted at 3:59PM on Jun 12th 2009 by notyoudumbass

42. Madonna, will give that child, a life. You haters dream, of having.
Lots of u are jealous & full of hate. Jealous, this child will be giving, the best, life has to offer. Get your own lives, together. Don't waste time by, knocking down
a wonderul lady. Who wants to bring, happiness & love.
To a starving child.
{Peace & Love}

De De

Posted at 8:21PM on Jun 12th 2009 by De De

43. Anyone remember the book / movie "Mommy Dearest"??????????

Posted at 4:15PM on Jun 12th 2009 by R.Zimmerman

44. Madonna is a retard, she gets those African babies like they were accessories,...
If she wants to help them out, give them money, and let them be with their people. Stupid slut thinks she can buy anything.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Tango4Cash

45. First off doesn't she have enough kids? And second with all her money was it THAT big of a deal to hang out in that country for awhile till she COULD get the kid?

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 12th 2009 by Kahra

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