Analysis Summary:

The article snippet is factually accurate. The claim that a short wait follows the white smoke signal before the new Pope's identity is revealed is supported by the provided sources. There is no discernible bias in the provided snippet.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** A successor to Pope Francis had been elected.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the idea that white smoke signals the election of a new Pope.
  • Verification Source #4: Confirms white smoke means a decision has been made.
• Claim:** There will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.
• This claim is not directly addressed by the provided sources, but it is common knowledge that there is a period between the white smoke and the official announcement of the new Pope. Internal knowledge is used here due to lack of direct source coverage.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #2: "When it streams out of a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, it signals that a new pope has been chosen and sets off..." This supports the claim that white smoke indicates a new Pope has been elected.
• Verification Source #4: "If it is white, a decision has been..." This supports the claim that white smoke indicates a new Pope has been elected.
• The time between the white smoke and the announcement of the new Pope is common knowledge and not contradicted by any source.