Biden’s top diplomat to meet pope — and try to ignore the elephant in the room

When he meets with Pope Francis on Monday, the United States’ top diplomat will try to avoid the elephant in the room.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken intends to speak to the pontiff about shared values and ideas — fighting climate change, people trafficking, violence and racism.

But on the minds of many involved is a festering dispute that has pitted Francis against a group of…