{
  "id": 14287327,
  "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:26:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/13/pope-leo-lung-nodule-surgery-successful"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This news came shortly after the pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Holy See Press Office revealed that the operation was successful and completed within the expected timeframe. Pope Leo has since returned to his room. The Vatican disclosed that the diagnosis was of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common subtype of lung cancer that forms when the cells lining the outside of the lungs become cancerous. Symptoms of this type of cancer include persistent cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. The Pope was admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for the surgery, which lasted approximately 90 minutes. Despite his diagnosis, Pope Leo fulfilled his duties on Monday and was greeted by supporters and patients at the hospital. Adenocarcinoma is often detected during routine medical checkups, as it may not present early symptoms. Pope Leo expressed gratitude for the spiritual support he has received and entrusted himself to the prayers of his supporters.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said Tuesday. Why it matters: The Vatican disclosed the pontiff's health news just hours after he underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung . What they're saying: \"The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the holy father has returned to his room,\" per a Holy See Press…",
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    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodule at Rome's Gemelli hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-xiv-undergoes-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule-at-romes-gemelli",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:52:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after 'successful' surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-successful-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-has-surgery-to-remove-part-of",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:13:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-has-surgery-to-remove-part-of-14287243",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:13:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:22:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-undergoing-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:34:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka",
        "title": "Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican-14301490",
        "published": "2026-10-13T21:24:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}