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  "id": 13700906,
  "title": "Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-to-have-surgery-in-coming-days-to-remove-nodule-in-lung",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:02:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
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    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/11/pope-leo-xiv-to-have-surgery-in-coming-days-to-remove-nodule-in-lung"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV disclosed on Sunday that he is set to undergo surgery in the upcoming days to remove a nodule from his lung, the 71-year-old pontiff announced during his weekly address in St. Peter's Square. The nodule, detected during recent checkups, was found to be in an early stage and well-localized, according to the Pope. He decided to undergo the surgery and confirmed that the procedure is already scheduled for the coming days, with the operation to take place at Rome's Gemelli University Hospital. The Vatican press office reported that the expected recovery time is around one week, with the procedure scheduled to occur early in the week. Born in Chicago, Leo ascended to the papacy in 2025 following the passing of his predecessor, Francis. The American Lung Association notes that lung nodules are small masses of dense tissue that can be identified on chest X-rays or CT scans. While most nodules are benign, some may be cancerous, and further tests are often conducted to determine the nature of the nodule, including imaging scans, biopsies, and blood tests. This story is developing, and further updates will be provided.",
  "summary": "\"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised,\" the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery next week for lung nodule removal",
    "71-year-old pontiff discovered nodule during recent checkups",
    "Vatican press office predicts one-week recovery time"
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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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/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",
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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",
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung",
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        "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",
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        "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"
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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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