Analysis Summary:

The article's claim that age could be a factor in deciding the next Pope appears plausible, given the sources discuss the age limit for voting cardinals and potential preferences for a younger or older pontiff. However, the title suggests a stronger emphasis on age than is explicitly supported by the provided sources, indicating a potential slant. The article's accuracy is mostly supported by the provided sources, but some claims lack direct verification.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Age could help to decide the next Pope.
  • Verification Source #1: Suggests that some might not see Pope Francis' focus on old age as ideal for a successor, implying age is a consideration.
  • Verification Source #3: States there are 135 cardinals under 80 eligible to vote.
  • Verification Source #5: Confirms that only cardinals under 80 can vote.
• Analysis: The sources support the idea that age is a factor, as only cardinals under 80 can vote, and there are differing views on whether the next Pope should focus on old age.
• Claim:** (Implied) The conclave is currently underway to elect a new Pope.
  • Verification Source #2: States that Pope Francis's death means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader.
  • Verification Source #1: States that all 133 cardinals are voting in the Sistine Chapel to decide who will succeed Pope Francis.
• Analysis: The sources support the claim that a conclave is taking place to elect a new Pope.
• Claim:** (Implied) Cardinals are voting to choose Pope Francis' successor.
  • Verification Source #1: States that all 133 cardinals are voting in the Sistine Chapel to decide who will succeed Pope Francis.
  • Verification Source #2: States that the Catholic Church must choose a new leader.
  • Verification Source #4: States that cardinals under the age of 80 will gather in the Vatican to choose the next Pope.
• Analysis: The sources support the claim that cardinals are voting to choose Pope Francis' successor.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "All 133 cardinals are voting in the Sistine Chapel to decide who will succeed Pope Francis... might not see his focus on old age as ideal for a…" This supports the idea that age is a factor in the decision.
• Verification Source #2: "Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader." This confirms the need for a new Pope.
• Verification Source #3: "There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave..." This provides a specific number of eligible cardinals. Note that this number differs from Verification Source #1, which states 133 cardinals are voting. This is a minor discrepancy.
• Verification Source #5: "Cardinals – the senior-most clergy in the Catholic Church behind the pope – who are under age 80 at the time of…" This confirms the age limit for voting cardinals.