PBS News Weekend full episode, April 26, 2025

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, world leaders and throngs of mourners bid a solemn farewell to Pope Francis, as Trump and Zelenskyy meet at the Vatican to discuss hopes for lasting peace. Then, how NIH staffing shortages and layoffs threaten to delay the rollout of a potential breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Plus, we explore the worldwide crisis affecting coral reefs.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Faithful mourners bid solemn farewell to Pope Francis
   • World leaders and faithful mourners b...  
What to expect as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope
   • What to expect as the College of Card...  
How NIH staffing cuts may delay a promising cancer treatment
   • How NIH staffing cuts may delay a pro...  
Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all reefs, report says
   • Coral bleaching is affecting nearly a...  

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00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Pope Francis
07:45 - What to expect as cardinals prepare to elect a new pope
12:29 - News Wrap
15:37 - NIH Cuts
21:59 - Coral in Crisis
25:26 - Goodnight