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  "id": 15336342,
  "title": "Pope Leo discharged from Rome hospital ahead of schedule after successful lung surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/pope-leo-discharged-from-rome-hospital-ahead-of-schedule-after",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:35:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pope-leo-discharged-from-rome-hospital-ahead-of-schedule-after-successful-lung-surgery/"
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  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday, returning to the Vatican four days after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. According to the Jerusalem Post, the 71-year-old walked to his car unaided and spoke with a young well-wisher before departing. CBS News reported the discharge occurred ahead of schedule following the surgery that led to a cancer diagnosis.\n\nThe Pope has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, and KBC reports that results from further tests to determine if the cancer has spread have not yet been announced. Doctors stated that blood tests and chest imaging showed steady improvement and that the Pope is able to perform normal daily activities independently. CBC News reports that the surgeon found no clinical reasons to prevent the Pope's planned trip to Latin America next month.\n\nFollowing his return, the Vatican stated the Pope will lead the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sunday. KBC noted that on Friday, the Pope spoke via telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge dialogue and peace.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV set for first public appearance after cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-xiv-set-for-first-public-appearance-after-cancer-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:33:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-to-return-to-vatican-after-cancer-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:13:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/vatican-says-pope-leo-to-be-released-from-the-hospital-after-lung",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:18:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Pope to return to Vatican after cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-to-return-to-vatican-after-cancer-surgery-15199322",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:46:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Pope Leo leaves hospital for Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-for-vatican-four-days-after-lung-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:45:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-discharged-from-hospital-after-lung-cancer-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:26:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}