Madonna had done it again to upset the father of her adopted son David Banda by raising him in the Kabbalah faith.
A source close to Madonna - who has two other children, Lourdes, 11, and seven-year-old Rocco - told Britain's Mail on Sunday newspaper:
"Madonna and Guy have been taking David to Kabbalah and he is very much a part of their Friday night ritual.
"David goes with Guy and the children, Lourdes and Rocco, for prayers and teachings. Madonna turns up later for the meal."
However, David's impoverished father Yohane Banda, who gave him up for adoption after his wife died, is a devout Christian and is worried about his son not being brought up in the same faith.
He said: "I expect my children to belong to the same church as me. To follow in my footsteps."
Of her religion, Madonna has previously said: "I believe in Jesus and I study the Kabbalah, so I don't see why he (David) can't too."
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Madonna is adopting a baby from India. Maybe that is her 50th Birthday present from Guy Richie.
Sandip said: "We spoke about how there are so many children in India who need homes."
Madonna - who has given up her attempt to adopt a little girl from Africa after growing frustrated with the process - and Guy initially clashed over the idea but they have now decided it will be good for the family.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna was very taken with Sandip. He told her there were orphans who would melt her heart. Guy was against the idea, but when she wants something, she gets it.
"After the stress of adopting David, Guy thought Madonna was mad to want to go through it all again. But they talked and talked and decided adopting a baby from India would be easier."
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Madonna speaks out about her sex life with Guy Richie in an interview with Elle Magazine.
She said: "We lie right next to each other with our BlackBerrys under our pillows. It's not unromantic, it's practical.
"I'm sure loads of couples have their BlackBerrys in bed with them.
"I often wake up in the middle of the night and remember that I've forgotten something, so I jump up and make notes."
She said: "I had to marry someone as tough as me. Guy's definitely tough. I had to marry a challenge, otherwise I would just get bored.
"Whatever else Guy is, he's never boring. He can be intolerant of my behaviour but he has certain personality traits which need to change as well."
Her husband, she admits, does urge her to be more feminine. "I've always been very comfortable with my masculine side - the confidence, the ballsiness. I've learnt to be more pliant, more vulnerable and to be comfortable with that."
Madonna revealed she doesn't understand the column inches her marriage generates. "Posh and Becks are much more interesting. Maybe even Camilla and Charles."
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Madonna emerging from the gym
after a
workout yesterday. Look at her
huge muscles,
yes she is fit
but I do
not think she looks sexy at all.
She worksout for 2
hours per
day,
six days a week,
but that is
ok when you are a
celebrity because you pay someone to push
you.
A Vanity Fair spokesman said retouching had been minimal - "just a little work on skin tones and blemishes".
Tracy Anderson her personal trainer "It comes down to whether or not you are a hard worker and someone who puts in 100 per cent.
"I prefer to train with the dedicated and these women aren't afraid to work."
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Madonna is the world's highest earning female musician. She has banked £36million between June 2006 and June last year. A large percentage came from her hugely successful Confessions tour, which earned more than £130million.
More of her money cam from her new clothing range with fashion store H&M. She has an estimated £220million fortune, is the world's most successful female singer, having sold 200million records since her 1982 debut.
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Madonna rides India's fabled Marwari horses during family holiday. Taking the easy life with relaxing holidays, no more partying hardcore for Madonna.
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Madonna will be allowed to keep custody of her foster son David Banda.
In Touch Weekly Magazine Reports: Malawi government official writes: "Mrs. Ritchie presents a confident and able parent. There are clear indications that David is becoming a happy, secure toddler.
"It is in the best interest of the child to remain in her care."
The 49-year-old singer - who has an 11-year-old daughter Lourdes from her relationship with her personal trainer Carlos Leon, and a seven-year-old son Rocco with Guy - filed adoption papers for two-year-old David on October 10 2006.
She was granted temporary foster care and flew David back to Britain, where she lives in London with her family, on October 16.
In September, Madonna was visited by Malawi adoption officials who filed a report as to whether she should be allowed to formerly adopt David.
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Madonna has started eating porridge in a bid to put on weight. She has decided to gain extra pounds to please husband Guy Ritchie. To be honest most men like a women curvy and a little to grab onto not manly and that is how Madonna looks. Also reports are that she has had a facelift last week and that is why she has been seen recently with black sunglasses.
Asource said: "Guy prefers his wife when she looks girly and feminine. He's not a fan of her more aggressive, super-toned and muscular look, which is why she has softened her image.
"She used to start the day with a miso soup and a fruit smoothie but found porridge improved her skin and keeps her full for longer. She eats it after her daily exercise regime. But she has also been cutting back on the gym and weights, in favour of Pilates, which is why her arms look less sinewy."
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Madonna and guy's private life is going to be uncovered as officials test them to see if they are fit parents.
The couple desperate to formally adopt Malawian tot David Banda will open their home to the African country’s top child welfare inspector. Penston Kilembe director of Malawi’s Ministry of Child Welfare will also observe them together for up to five hours a day.
A source said: “This home study is a big deal —and Madonna and Guy have been absolutely dreading it. Malawi is a conservative country that disapproves of drugs, alcohol, divorce and cheating.
“These assessments are very gruelling and many couples don’t pass.”
Madonna hopes to adopt another African baby called Grace.
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