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  "id": 14435986,
  "title": "World prays for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/world-prays-for-pope-leo-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:17:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444188/world-prays-for-pope-leo-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis"
  },
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  "account": "Vatican City witnessed a wave of prayers and well-wishes on Wednesday as the world learned that Pope Leo, aged 71, had been diagnosed with lung cancer. The news came as a surprise, considering the relatively young and active nature of the pontiff, who was only elected in May 2025. A prayer was recited for Pope Leo's speedy recovery during an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square, following his surgery to remove part of his right lung. The pope, known for his love of sports and generally good health, was diagnosed on Tuesday with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during the 90-minute surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, which proceeded without complications. Further details about the size and potential spread of the tumor were not disclosed. The Vatican announced that Pope Leo would likely remain hospitalized for around a week, with all public engagements canceled until October 20. Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle led the Mass in place of the absent pope, marking a significant event in the Church's history as Tagle became the first Asian cardinal to hold this prestigious role.",
  "summary": "VATICAN CITY: World leaders, Catholics across the globe and senior cardinals at the Vatican offered prayers for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of one lung removed. The cancer diagnosis for a pope known to be relatively young and energetic and who was elected only in May 2025 caused shock. A prayer was recited…",
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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"
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        "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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        "title": "Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation",
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        "published": "2026-10-14T06:29:42.000Z"
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        "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"
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        "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": "3News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:25:42.000Z"
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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"
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        "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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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Amir congratulates Pope of the Vatican on successful surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/amir-congratulates-pope-of-the-vatican-on-successful-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:10:34.000Z"
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