{
  "id": 14294042,
  "title": "Katholische Kirche: Papst Leo XIV. an Lungenkrebs erkrankt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/katholische-kirche-papst-leo-xiv-an-lungenkrebs-erkrankt",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:44:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/katholische-kirche-papst-leo-xiv.-an-lungenkrebs-erkrankt/100262035.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV., 71 years old, underwent lung surgery due to a cancerous condition. The Vatican announced on Tuesday that a portion of the lower lobe of his right lung had been removed. The diagnosis revealed an adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer. The subsequent examination confirmed that the tumor was indeed an adenocarcinoma. The suspicion of cancer had been present before the operation, but it was now officially confirmed. The procedure proceeded as planned and was performed without complications. The Pope awoke as scheduled after the surgery and is currently resting in his room. Leo disclosed the presence of a lung tumor himself; he announced the discovery of a lump in his lung during a routine check-up on Sunday, stating it was in its early stages. Following the advice of medical professionals, he opted for surgery. The operation was carried out just two days later.",
  "summary": "Der Pontifex hatte erst am Sonntag einen Knoten in der Lunge öffentlich gemacht, zwei Tage später wurde er operiert. Nach Angaben des Vatikans ist es Krebs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Katholische Kirche: Ärzte: Papst Leo XIV. an Lungenkrebs erkrankt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/katholische-kirche-arzte-papst-leo-xiv-an-lungenkrebs-erkrankt",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:24:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}