{
  "id": 15213569,
  "title": "Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-cancer-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-cancer-surgery/a-79688162?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV exited the Gemelli hospital in Rome on Saturday, marking the end of his lung cancer surgery. Four days prior, the 71-year-old pontiff underwent the procedure to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, where a nodule was discovered and confirmed as adenocarcinoma, the most prevalent type of lung cancer. Just hours after leaving the hospital, Leo XIV, visibly unaided, greeted supporters outside the facility before being driven away in a black SUV. He later returned to the Vatican ten minutes later, where medical professionals conducted blood tests and imaging scans, confirming his swift recovery. Currently, the Pope is undergoing physiotherapy to improve his breathing. In early May 2025, Pope Leo XIV's diagnosis came as a surprise, prompting concerns about the continuity of his papacy. His first public appearance since the surgery is scheduled for Sunday, leading prayers with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at noon (10:00 a.m. GMT). Despite the cancer, Pope Leo XIV remains optimistic, expressing gratitude to his supporters.",
  "summary": "Four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo left hospital in Rome. His doctors said he was well enough to return home.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/vatican-says-pope-leo-to-be-released-from-the-hospital-saturday-4-15182520",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:43:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/vatican-says-pope-leo-to-be-released-from-the-hospital-saturday-4",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:43:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-cancer-surgery-15213830",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:59:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}