{
  "id": 14301490,
  "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",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T21:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, according to a medical bulletin released by the Vatican. The 71-year-old underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The lump was first detected during routine checks. The Pope appeared normal after the operation and returned to his room on the 10th floor after a brief observation period. The Vatican described the lump as contained and found at an early stage. Nodules are common but this one was confirmed as pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Pope announced his operation during his Sunday Angelus blessing from St Peter’s Square, stating the cancer had been found early. The Vatican stressed the Pope was generally fit and had no symptoms of infection or illness. He was met by cheering crowds outside the hospital and assured of their support. The Pope has cleared his schedule until October 20 for recovery. The news has shaken Catholics worldwide, with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin acknowledging it was unexpected but praising the Pope's serenity and confidence in recovery.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has said in a medical bulletin. The 71-year-old underwent a 90 minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. “After the operation, the Pope […]",
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
      },
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        "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": "Axios",
        "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:26:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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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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