In a divine twist, Madonna has recently discovered a familial connection that is truly unbelievable: she is related to Pope Leo.
Since her grand début in 1982, the Catholic church has maintained an antagonistic relationship with the Queen of Pop.
The pop icon, who was raised and confirmed as a Catholic, has encountered controversy with the Catholic Church as a result of her artistic expression. This is evident in her hit single “Like a Virgin.”
In the 1980s, Madonna wore crucifix jewelry with a bra and mesh top, kissed a saint in the ‘Like a Prayer’ video, and performed on her Confessions Tour while attached to a crucifix. She has frequently incorporated religious iconography into her work.
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Pope John Paul II once criticized her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour, urging the public not to attend, describing it as “one of the most satanic shows in the history of humanity.” Cardinal Ersilio Tonini described her 2006 Confessions tour as a “blasphemous challenge to the faith and a profanation of the cross” (The Guardian).
It is my sincere hope that the current pope, Leo XIV, who was elected on May 8, 2025, is a Rebel Heart, as it has been discovered that he is related to the music icon.
A new interactive article by The New York Times, in collaboration with American Ancestors and the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami, uncovered their shared connection.
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Madonna and Pope Leo XIV share a common Canadian ancestor, Louis Boucher de Grandpre, who was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, according to the research.
Additionally, he has other notable “Canadian-derived distant cousins,” such as Hilary Clinton, Justin Bieber, Jack Kerouac, Pierre, and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
That would be an intriguing family reunion.
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Madonna referenced her iconic song “Vogue” in a photo she shared with her father, Silvio Ciccone, to commemorate her new family connection.
“Silvio!” We are related to the Pope! Pose for the camera! The black-and-white photograph was accompanied by a caption from Madonna.
Madonna attempted to reconcile her relationship with the Catholic Church by contacting Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, three years ago.
The singer of “The Confessions on a Dance Floor” posted a tweet that read, “I am a devout Catholic.” I assure you! I do not use profanity. It has been several decades since my most recent confession.
“Would it be feasible to convene on a specific day to deliberate on some critical issues?” I have been excommunicated on three separate occasions. That does not appear to be equitable. With warm regards, Madonna.
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