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  "id": 13699348,
  "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",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:13:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
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  "account": "Pope Leo XIV has scheduled surgery for the early weeks of next month following a recent medical examination that revealed an early, localized lump on his lung. During his regular Sunday mass in St Peter's Square, Rome, the 71-year-old pontiff informed the faithful that doctors had identified the nodule and deemed intervention appropriate. Pope Leo expressed confidence in the team's assessment, stating that the tumor was contained and in an early stage. After his Angelus prayer, he expressed gratitude for the spiritual support and entrusted his well-being to the congregation's prayers. The Holy See Press Office spokesperson, Matteo Bruni, announced that surgery would take place within the first days of the upcoming week, and the Pope is anticipated to require approximately a week for recovery. Robert Francis Provost, known as Pope Leo XIV, succeeded Pope Francis in 2025, becoming the 267th leader of St Peter's throne and the first American to hold the position. Ordained in 1982, he worked as a missionary in Peru for many years, where he gained recognition for his dedication to helping marginalized communities and fostering connections.",
  "summary": "The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified \"at a very early stage\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Pope Leo XIV scheduled surgery for early next month.",
    "Doctors found early, localized lump on his lung.",
    "Pope expects one-week recovery period."
  ],
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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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        "published": "2026-10-11T10:25:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "🔴Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-says-will-undergo-surgery-for-early-stage-lung-nodule",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:35:34.000Z"
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:36:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Pope to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-to-undergo-surgery-to-remove-nodule-on-lung",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:58:17.000Z"
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        "title": "Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T11:02:20.000Z"
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:06:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-says-he-will-undergo-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:12:14.000Z"
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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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-after-nodule-discovered-on-his-lung-he",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:32:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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