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CNN Transcripts for April 26, 2025

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The Amanpour Hour
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CNN Newsroom
• Funeral for Pope Francis Held in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome; Thousands from Around the World Visit Rome for Funeral of Pope Francis Including World Leaders; President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meet in Rome During Funeral of Pope Francis to Discuss Ongoing War between Russia and Ukraine; Pope Francis Buried Outside Vatican City. Aired 10-11a ET.
• The Funeral Of Pope Francis; St. Patrick's Cathedral Holds Mass In The Next Hour; Mourners Gather In Buenos Aires, Pope Francis' Birthplace; Cardinals To Meet In Conclave To Choose Next Pope; Trump, Zelenskyy Meet For Talks Ahead Of Pope's Funeral; WI Judge Charged With Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Agents. Aired 11a-12p ET
• Pope Francis Laid To Rest After Vatican Funeral Service; 250,000 People Gather In St. Peter's Square To Pay Respects; Trump And Zelenskyy Hold Talks Inside Vatican Ahead Of Funeral; Judge Charged With Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Agents; Former NM Judge, Wife Arrested, Accused Of Tampering With Evidence; Trump Says He Pushed Netanyahu On Humanitarian Aid To Gaza; QB Sanders Remains Unpicked As Stunning Freefall Continues. Aired 12-1p ET
• Trump And Zelenskyy Hold Talks Inside Vatican Ahead Of Funeral; Pope Francis Laid To Rest After Vatican Funeral Service; Judge Charged With Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Agents; Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty To All Federal Charges; Multistate Measles Outbreak Reaches 762 Cases, 3 Confirmed Deaths; Prominent Role of Secretary Hegseth's Wife At Pentagon Draws Scrutiny. Aired 1-2p ET
• Presence of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Wife During Official Pentagon Meeting Draws Criticism; Funeral for Pope Francis Held in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome; Thousands from Around the World Visit Rome for Funeral of Pope Francis Including World Leaders; Lawyer for Accused Killer Luigi Mangione Says Member of District Attorney's Office Eavesdropped on Call Between Her and Defendant; President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Meet in Rome During Funeral of Pope Francis to Discuss Ongoing War between Russia and Ukraine; Alabama State Trooper Befriends Woman after Pulling Her Over for Speeding and Inspiring Her to Pursue a Career; Deion Sanders Son Shedeur Sanders Drafted by Cleveland Browns in National Football League Draft. Aired 2-3p ET
• Pope Francis Laid To Rest After Vatican Funeral Service; Cardinals Prepare For Conclave After Funeral Service For Pope Francis; Trump And Zelenskyy Hold Talks Inside Vatican; Trump Questions Whether Putin Wants Peace After Zelenskyy Meeting; Judge Charged With Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Agents; Ahead Of Funeral; Former New Mexico Judge And Wife Arrested, Accused Of Tampering With Evidence; States May Face New Hurdles For Federal Disaster Aid; Leaked Proposal Defunds Suicide Lifeline For LGBTQ Plus Youth; New Book Investigates Dangers Of Horse Racing. Aired 3-4p ET
• Trump And Zelenskyy Hold Talks On Sidelines Of Pope Francis' Funeral; Trump Questions Putin's Intentions After Zelenskyy Meeting; How Voters View The GOP As Trump's 100th Day Approaches; China: U.S. Claims Of Talks With Beijing On Tariffs "Fake News"; Trump: Won't Drop China Tariffs Unless U.S. Gets Something Substantial; Trump Tells TIME Magazine He's Made "200 Deals" On Trade; Pope Francis Laid To Rest After 250,000 Attend Funeral Service; Argentina Remembers Native Son Pope Francis; Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appeals To Trump. Aired 4-5p ET
• Protests In Milwaukee After WI Judge Arrested; Former NM Judge, Wife Arrested, Accused Of Tampering With Evidence; Trump's First 100 Days; Pope Francis Laid To Rest After Vatican Funeral Service; Holocaust Survivor Shares History Of Loss, Sacrifice And Courage. Aired 5-6p ET
• Trump Questions Whether Putin Wants Peace After Meeting With Zelenskyy At Pope's Funeral; Trump's Consequential 100 Days In Office; Former New Mexico Judge, Wife Arrested Accused Of Tampering Evidence; Pope Francis Laid To Rest After 250,000 Attend Funeral Service; Argentina Remembers Native Son Pope Francis; Canadian Voters Weigh U.S. Relationship in Upcoming Election; Trump Loops Large Over Monday's Election in Canada; White House Correspondents' Annual Dinner Is Tonight. Aired 6-7p ET
• Trump's Consequential First 100 Days In Office; Trump Claims He'd Made 200 Trade Deals; Voters Shift Towards Democrats Compared To Last Midterm; Pope Francis Laid To Rest After 250,000 Attend Funeral Service; Leaked Proposal Defunds Suicide Lifeline For LGBTQ+ Youth; Tina Knowles Opens Up About Her Life, Career And Motherhood. Aired 7- 8p ET
• World Leaders And Faithful Gather For Pope's Funeral; Hours Away From Pope Francis' Funeral In St. Peter's Square; Trump Says He'll Meet With "Some People" While In Rome. Aired 12-1a ET
• St. Peter's Square Opens To Public For Pope's Funeral; World Leaders And Faithful Gather For Pope's Funeral; Trump Slams Zelensky For Yet Signing Minerals Deal; U.S. Envoy Meets Putin Amid U.S. Push For Ukraine Peace Deal; Judge Charged With Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Agents; Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty To All Federal Charges; Spokesperson: Prince Andrew Accuser Virginia Giuffre Has Died; Pope Francis' Funeral Procession; Argentinians Work To Continue Pope Francis' Legacy. Aired 1-2a ET
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CNN This Morning
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First of All with Victor Blackwell
• Did Not Air 8-9a ET


CNN Live Event/Special
• World Leaders And Faithful Gather For Pope's Funeral; Cardinals Will Meet In Centuries-Old Process To Pick Next Pope; Pope Francis Remembered For Interfaith Efforts; Father Jim Sichko Reflects On Time Spent With Pope Francis; Pope's Nightly Call With Gaza's Only Catholic Church. Aired 2-3a ET
• Soon: Pope Francis' Funeral Mass At The Vatican; Now: Crowds Gather For Pope Francis' Funeral Mass; World Leaders And Monarchs Gather For Pope's Funeral. Aired 3-4a ET
• Pope Francis Funeral Mass At The Vatican. Aired 4-5a ET
• The Funeral of Pope Francis; Universal Prayer: The Prayer of the Faithful; Liturgy of the Eucharist: Eucharistic Prayer III; Final Commendation and Farewell: Litany of the Saints. Aired 5-6a ET
• Pope Francis Reaches Final Resting Place As 250,000 Attend Funeral Service; Pope Francis' Coffin Driven Through The Streets Of Rome Greeted By Thousands Of Mourners. Aired 6-7a ET
• Now: Pope Francis Laid to Rest In Rome Basilica; Trump Meets With Zelenskyy On Sidelines Of Pope's Funeral; Francis Remembered As Pope Among The People; Conclave To Select Next Pope Begins Within Weeks. Aired 7-8a ET
• Mourners Gather In Buenos Aires To Pay Tribute To Pope Francis; Trump, Zelenskyy Meet Ahead Of Pope Francis' Funeral; Mourners Reflect On Pope Francis Connection To The Masses; Cardinals To Elect New Pope At Conclave In Sistine Chapel; Global Leaders And Faithful Mourn, As The World Bids Farewell To Pope Francis. Aired 8-9a ET


Smerconish
• S. Fertility Rate Hovers Near Record Low. Admiral McRaven Discusses His New Book, "Conquering Crisis"; Role Of The Conclave In Choosing Pope Francis' Successor; Breaking Down The Process Of Selecting The Next Pope. Aired 9-10a ET