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  "title": "Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-has-cancerous-growth-removed-in-lung-operation-14305379",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T21:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
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    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/world/pope-leo-has-cancerous-growth-removed-in-lung-operation.phtml"
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  "account": "Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung, lasting 45 minutes. The Vatican stated that the operation confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, as suspected from pre-operative tests. No complications were reported, and the pope woke up normally after the procedure. He will remain in his room at Rome's Gemelli hospital for several days to recover, with his audiences canceled until October 20. This marks the 71-year-old pope's first hospitalization since becoming head of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. The nodule was discovered during routine health checks when Leo was in very good spirits earlier on Tuesday. The Vatican has been more transparent about the pope's health compared to previous popes.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has cancerous growth removed from right lung in 90-minute operation; Vatican source says further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. Leer más",
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery after lung cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-xiv-undergoes-surgery-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-10-13T22:52:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MercoPress",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent successful surgery, Vatican says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-xiv-has-lung-cancer-and-underwent-successful-surgery-vatican",
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