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  "id": 13702997,
  "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",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/International/pope-leo-undergo-surgery-after-nodule-discovered-lung/story?id=137170597"
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  "account": "Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery within the coming days, following a recent discovery of a nodule on his lung, the pontiff revealed on Sunday. During a visit to the Apostolic Palace, the 71-year-old leader disclosed the initial phase of the nodule's location. Vatican officials confirmed the procedure would take place early this week at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, a frequent medical destination for popes. The Vatican press office reported the anticipated hospital stay to be approximately one week. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, assumed the papacy in May 2025. In his Sunday address, he addressed a Peruvian Catholic group, expressing gratitude for their prayers concerning his upcoming apostolic visit to Peru. Despite the medical news, Pope Leo XIV's announcement of the surgery appears to indicate his intent to travel to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru later this month. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with the Holy Father, assuring him of the Italian people's support and affection.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo is scheduled undergo surgery in \"the next few days.\"",
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Pope Leo to undergo surgery in coming days after nodule discovered on his lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pope-leo-to-undergo-surgery-in-coming-days-after-nodule-discovered-on",
        "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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        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:02:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "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": "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"
      },
      {
        "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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