Biracial Pop Singer Malik Harris: Pope Should Foster Harmony, Not Discord
Pop Star Malik Harris Urges Pope to Foster Unity Rather Than Cause Division - Pope Francis' Unity Agenda Challenged by Singer Malik Harris: Bridge, Don't Build Walls
Hey there! Malik Harris, that 27-year-old German pop sensation with a dash of American flavor, has some hopes set for Pope Leo XIV, our newest chap in the big seat. As a biracial individual, he's hoping for a progressive course from the new Pope amidst the divisive actions of the Trump administration.
"A Pope's role is to bring people closer, not drive them apart," Harris expressed on the red carpet of the "New Faces Awards" hosted by Bunte magazine in Berlin. "The current situation in the U.S. under the Trump administration is just the opposite - it's all about separation and suppression of minorities."
He's dreaming that the Pope - particularly as an American - would send a message of unity around the globe.
Harris, known for representing Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 with his hit "Rockstars", grew up in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. The Pope's U.S. roots stir up some feelings for Harris. "Of course, there's a certain sense of pride," he shared.
The search results we've dug up aren't clear on any specific actions or statements by Pope Leo XIV in response to the situation in the U.S. or his acknowledgement of Malik Harris' statements. However, Pope Leo XIV has been praised globally for his dedication to unity, dialogue, and bridge-building, which are values widely shared within Christian denominations[1][2]. Should Pope Leo XIV have taken any specific actions or made statements concerning the U.S. or Malik Harris, they are nowhere to be found in the provided search results. To delve deeper, additional sources or statements from the Vatican or Malik Harris himself would be necessary.
- "Malik Harris, the German pop star who represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022, has expressed his hope that Pope Leo XIV, an American, will send a message of unity worldwide, especially given the divisive actions of the Trump administration."
- "Harris, who has African-American heritage, has called for a progressive approach from Pope Leo XIV, stating, 'A Pope's role is to bring people closer, not drive them apart.'"
- "Despite the absence of any specific actions or statements from Pope Leo XIV in response to Malik Harris' call for unity, he has been globally recognized for his dedication to unity, dialogue, and bridge-building."
- "In a recent interview on the red carpet of the 'New Faces Awards' hosted by Bunte magazine in Berlin, entertainment celebrities and pop-culture enthusiasts were asked about their views on the Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, but Harris chose to focus on broader issues, including the role of the Pope in promoting harmony."
