Madonna says she’d like a meeting with Pope Francis to discuss a woman’s right to choose

‘Don’t you think Jesus would agree that a woman has the right to choose what to do with her body?’ Madonna says she’d like a meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the views of the Catholic Church on women

Madonna revealed she would like a meeting with Pope Francis in a wide-ranging interview with Andrew Denton, which aired on Tuesday night. 

In a candid episode of Andrew Denton’s Interview, the 60-year-old told the Australian journalist that she’d be interested in sitting down with the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican to discuss what Jesus thought about women’s rights.   

If she had a chance to speak to the pope, Madonna said she’d ask: ‘Let’s talk about Jesus’ point of view about women. Let’s talk about it.’

‘Don’t you think Jesus would agree that a woman has the right to choose?’ During an episode of Andrew Denton’s Interview on Tuesday, Madonna said she’d like a meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the views of the Catholic Church on women’s rights 

‘What do you really think he thought of women? And don’t you think Jesus would agree that a woman has the right to choose what to do with her body?’ 

The singer was optimistic that the meeting may actually occur, adding:  ‘One day he might invite me. I think this one might… I think he would be open to having that conversation with me.’

Madonna was also drawn on her views on ageism, lashing out at those who try to ‘place labels on her’.

Speaking up: In a candid episode of Andrew Denton's Interview (pictured), the 60-year-old told the Australian journalist that she'd be interested in sitting down with the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican - and believes she may be invited to do so

Speaking up: In a candid episode of Andrew Denton’s Interview (pictured), the 60-year-old told the Australian journalist that she’d be interested in sitting down with the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican – and believes she may be invited to do so 

If she could speak to Pope Francis (pictured), Madonna said she'd ask: 'Let's talk about Jesus' point of view about women. What do you really think he thought of women? And don't you think Jesus would agree that a woman has the right to choose what to do with her body?'

If she could speak to Pope Francis (pictured), Madonna said she’d ask: ‘Let’s talk about Jesus’ point of view about women. What do you really think he thought of women? And don’t you think Jesus would agree that a woman has the right to choose what to do with her body?’

Questions: Andrew Denton (pictured) also asked Madonna about on her views on ageism, and she lashed out at those who try to 'place labels on her'

Questions: Andrew Denton (pictured) also asked Madonna about on her views on ageism, and she lashed out at those who try to ‘place labels on her’ 

‘It would be nice to talk about my work sometimes without having a label put in front of my name,’ she said. 

‘A lot of people have a lot of preconceived notions about who I am and they would like to limit me.’

The Grammy-winner has been busy promoting Madame X, which marks her 14th studio album and first full-length record in four years. 

New work: The Grammy-winner has been busy promoting Madame X, which marks her 14th studio album and first full-length record in four years

 New work: The Grammy-winner has been busy promoting Madame X, which marks her 14th studio album and first full-length record in four years

The Take A Bow singer is set to embark on a 48-date world tour, starting with a September 12 performance in Brooklyn. 

The Queen of Pop rose to fame in the early 1980s, with her debut single Everybody and 1983 follow-up Burning Up both reaching number three on the US Dance charts.

Her sophomore album Like A Virgin sold 3.5 million copies in the US in just 14 weeks, and the star was quickly catapulted to stratospheric levels of celebrity.

On tour: The Take A Bow singer is set to embark on a 48-date world tour, starting with a September 12 performance in Brooklyn. Pictured in 2016

On tour: The Take A Bow singer is set to embark on a 48-date world tour, starting with a September 12 performance in Brooklyn. Pictured in 2016

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