{
  "id": 14481455,
  "title": "Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-back-on-his-feet-after-shock-cancer-diagnosis",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T16:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261015/pope-leo-back-on-his-feet-after-shock-cancer-diagnosis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vatican City - Pope Leo's recovery from his recent surgery is moving along as anticipated, according to the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff, who has been battling lung cancer, has begun walking unassisted in his hospital room and is now consuming solid foods, the Vatican announced on Wednesday. This came after doctors removed part of his right lung during a procedure on Tuesday.\n\nWorld leaders, faithful individuals around the world, and senior cardinals at the Vatican have all rallied together to offer prayers for the well-being of Leo. Following the surgery, blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted on Wednesday revealed normal post-operative results, the Vatican reported. Additionally, the pontiff has been receiving respiratory physiotherapy to aid his healing process.\n\nThe cancer diagnosis of Pope Leo, a relatively young and energetic leader elected in May 2025, came as a shock to many. His condition has prompted questions regarding the trajectory of his papacy as he navigates through this health challenge. Despite the unexpected turn of events, the Vatican has reassured the public that the scheduled tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17 remains unaffected. Nonetheless, Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori expressed her concern about the situation on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo's recovery from surgery is progressing as expected and he has begun walking in his hospital room and eating normally, the Vatican said on Wednesday, after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff was being treated for lung cancer. World leaders, Catholics across the globe and senior cardinals at the Vatican have offered prayers for Leo after he had part of his right lung…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pope Leo recovering well after lung cancer surgery",
    "71-year-old pontiff walking unassisted, eating solid foods",
    "World leaders and cardinals praying for his well-being"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/what-we-know-about-the-popes-lung-cancer-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:37:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-back-on-his-feet-after-shock-cancer-diagnosis-14485214",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}