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  "id": 13698644,
  "title": "Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-have-surgery-after-lump-found-on-lung",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:06:02.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "account": "Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery in the coming days following the discovery of a lump on his lung during a routine medical examination. During his weekly Sunday prayers at St Peter's Square in Rome, the 71-year-old pontiff informed the public about the early, localized nodule found on his lung. The Pope's medical team believes the lump should be addressed through an operation, to which he has agreed. Speaking through a spokesperson, the Holy See Press Office assured the media that the mass was contained and detected at an early stage. The scheduled date for the surgery is the first days of next week, and the Pope is expected to recover within about a week. This developing story will be further updated shortly, with a comprehensive version to be published as more information becomes available. For the latest breaking news, viewers can access the BBC News App on their smartphones or tablets, or follow the @BBCBreaking account on X for real-time alerts.",
  "summary": "The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified \"at a very early stage\".",
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "🔴Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule",
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        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery to remove nodule in lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-says-he-will-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-in-lung",
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        "title": "Pope to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T10:40:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung",
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        "title": "Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung",
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        "title": "Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T11:12:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-have-surgery-after-lump-found-on-lung-13699348",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:13:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV announces surgery in coming days after lung nodule detected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-announces-surgery-in-coming-days-after-lung-nodule",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:22:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13706316",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:28:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodule discovered on his lung, he says",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T11:32:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove nodule on his lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-will-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-on-his-lung",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:52:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13710911",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:01:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-13710949",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:01:55.000Z"
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