{
  "id": 14529285,
  "title": "Pope back on his feet, eating normally following cancer diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-back-on-his-feet-eating-normally-following-cancer-diagnosis",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T20:25:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBC News",
    "slug": "cbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pope-lung-cancer-recovery-9.7380807"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Vatican announced Wednesday that 71-year-old Pope Leo is recovering as expected following surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung. CBC News and The Korea Times report that the pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and eating normally. According to The Korea Times, post-operative blood tests and a chest X-ray performed Wednesday showed normal results, and the Pope has undergone respiratory physiotherapy.\n\nThe diagnosis of lung cancer has raised concerns regarding the future of the papacy, particularly as Leo was elected in May 2025 and is known for a busy schedule. The Korea Times notes that world leaders, senior cardinals, and Catholics globally have offered prayers following the operation on Tuesday, which involved the removal of part of his right lung.\n\nDespite the illness, the Vatican press office stated that nothing has changed regarding a planned tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November 6 to 17. Channel News Asia noted that while the diagnosis has raised questions about the future of his papacy, the Vatican maintains his recovery is progressing well.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:02:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "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-14516352",
        "published": "2026-10-14T18:42:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Buenos Aires Times",
        "title": "Pope Leo out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-out-of-bed-progress-normal-after-cancer-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-14T19:36:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Pope Leo’s brother also battling cancer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leos-brother-also-battling-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-14T21:30:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}