After black smoke at noon, the crowd in St. Peter’s hopes for white smoke at night.

After black smoke at noon, the crowd in St. Peter’s hopes for white smoke at night.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article title is mostly accurate. It correctly reports the black smoke at noon and the anticipation of white smoke later. There's a slight positive slant due to the hopeful tone, but it's minimal.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim 1:** "After black smoke at noon..." - This is supported by multiple sources. Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, and Verification Source #5 all confirm the emergence of black smoke.
  • Claim 2:** "...the crowd in St. Peter’s hopes for white smoke at night." - This is also supported. Verification Source #5 mentions crowds waiting in St. Peter's Square as night falls, hoping for white smoke. Verification Source #3 mentions around 10,000 spectators were gathered in St. Peter's Square. Verification Source #4 also mentions people going to St. Peter's Square to see the smoke.
  • Claim 3:** Implicit claim that a papal conclave is taking place. All sources confirm that a papal conclave is taking place.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, and Verification Source #5: Confirm the black smoke.
  • Verification Source #3, Verification Source #4, and Verification Source #5: Confirm the presence of a crowd in St. Peter's Square.
  • All sources implicitly confirm that a papal conclave is taking place.
  • There are no contradictions between the sources and the article title.