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  "id": 15402149,
  "title": "‘With help of God & your prayers’: Pope makes first public appearance after surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/with-help-of-god-your-prayers-pope-makes-first-public-appearance",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:42:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/with-help-of-god-your-prayers-pope-leo-xiv-makes-first-public-appearance-after-lung-cancer-surgery/articleshow/135027289.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV recently made his first public appearance following surgery for lung cancer. He expressed gratitude for the prayers and support he received during his recovery. The pontiff confirmed that he will gradually return to his duties with continued prayer and divine assistance. His next major engagement is planned for November, which includes an overseas trip to South America.",
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    "outlets": 10,
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      {
        "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 News",
        "title": "Pope Leo leaves hospital after cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-cancer-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-after-lung-cancer-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:37:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Rio Times",
        "title": "Pope Leo Leaves Hospital After Lung Surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-leaves-hospital-after-lung-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-17T18:41:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/pope-leo-returns-to-vatican-after-lung-cancer-surgery-15301660",
        "published": "2026-10-17T22:46:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Pope makes public appearance a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/pope-makes-public-appearance-a-day-after-being-discharged-from",
        "published": "2026-10-18T09:53:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Cheers greet Pope Leo XIV as he resumes public duties after surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cheers-greet-pope-leo-xiv-as-he-resumes-public-duties-after-surgery",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:05:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/pope-leo-pledges-gradual-return-to-duties-in-first-event-since-cancer",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:20:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}