Controversy erupted when Madonna decided to adopt from Malawi again. Chifundo "Mercy" James was finally adopted in <answer>June 2009</answer>. Madonna had known Mercy from the time she went to adopt David. Mercy's grandmother had initially protested the adoption, but later gave in, saying "At first I didn't want her to go but as a family we had to sit down and reach an agreement and we agreed that Mercy should go. The men insisted that Mercy be adopted and I won't resist anymore. I still love Mercy. She is my dearest." Mercy's father was still adamant saying that he could not support the adoption since he was alive.
When was Mercy adopted?
June 2009