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  "id": 14415557,
  "title": "Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:25:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Pope underwent a 90-minute procedure on Tuesday after a lung growth, identified as pulmonary adenocarcinoma during routine checks, was discovered. Despite being a shock to Vatican officials, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, noted the Pope's calm demeanor and expressed confidence in his recovery. The diagnosis followed a Sunday announcement of a lung nodule, described as contained and early-stage, which was later confirmed as cancer. The Pope's recovery schedule is cleared until October 20, allowing time to recuperate. However, he plans to embark on a Latin American trip in early November, including a visit to Peru where he previously served as a bishop. The Vatican has stated that the Pope showed no symptoms of infection or illness prior to the diagnosis.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove his right lower lung lobe, the Vatican says, as tests check if it has spread.",
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        "outlet": "The Hindu Health",
        "title": "Pope Leo has lung cancer, lower lobe of right lung removed: Vatican",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-has-lung-cancer-lower-lobe-of-right-lung-removed-vatican",
        "published": "2026-10-14T04:43:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-recovering-after-lung-cancer-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:03:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-recovering-after-lung-cancer-operation-14386267",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:29:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-recovering-after-lung-cancer-operation-14388719",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:39:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Pope has 'peaceful night' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-has-peaceful-night-after-lung-cancer-surgery-says-vatican",
        "published": "2026-10-14T07:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Vatican confirms Pope Leo lung cancer after operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/vatican-confirms-pope-leo-lung-cancer-after-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:00:08.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "The Downfall of Trump’s Ambassador to Greece, and the Pope’s Cancer Diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/the-downfall-of-trumps-ambassador-to-greece-and-the-popes-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:00:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "First Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/first-thing-pope-leo-recovering-from-surgery-after-lung-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:15:14.000Z"
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