Pope Francis and Biden at Odds Over Iran Nuclear Deal
A president and a pope: Two of the world’s most influential Americans at odds over Iran
PBS.org2026.04.12Updated 15h ago
Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.
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President Biden and Pope Francis, both influential American figures, are in disagreement over Iran policy. The 79-year-old president from Queens and the 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago represent a rare clash between Washington and the Vatican. Their dispute highlights diverging approaches to international diplomacy and nuclear negotiations.
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