Analysis Summary:

The article's accuracy is mixed. While the general sentiment of Pope Francis being a figure who "challenged orthodoxy" and kept people "on their toes" aligns with common perceptions and is indirectly supported by provided sources, the specific claims within the snippet are difficult to verify directly. The article exhibits moderate bias through its framing of Pope Francis as someone who "challenged orthodoxy," which can be interpreted differently depending on one's perspective.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "An unlikely choice to be pope..."
  • Verification Source #1: Suggests that media often mischaracterizes Pope Francis, implying that perceptions of him as "surprising" might be skewed.
  • Verification Source #5: Mentions Pope Francis' death, which provides context but doesn't directly address the "unlikely choice" claim.
• Analysis: This claim is subjective and difficult to verify definitively. It relies on the reader's pre-existing knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Pope Francis' election.
• Claim:** "...championed causes and challenged orthodoxy..."
  • Verification Source #1: Indirectly supports the idea that Pope Francis did things that were perceived as surprising or challenging.
• Analysis: This is a broad statement. Whether he "championed causes" is generally accepted, but the specific causes and the extent to which he "challenged orthodoxy" are open to interpretation and require more specific examples to verify.
• Claim:** "...keeping allies and critics alike on their toes."
  • Verification Source #2: Mentions Pope Francis making a surprise appearance, which supports the idea of him being unpredictable.
  • Verification Source #3: Also mentions a surprise public appearance.
• Analysis: The "surprise" element in Verification Sources #2 and #3 lends some support to this claim, suggesting he was capable of unexpected actions.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: Suggests the media often misrepresents Pope Francis, which could contribute to the perception of him being an "unlikely choice" or someone who "challenged orthodoxy."
• Verification Source #2 and #3: Both describe Pope Francis making surprise appearances, supporting the idea that he was unpredictable.
• Verification Source #5: Provides context by mentioning Pope Francis' death, but doesn't directly address the claims about his actions or character.
• Verification Source #4: Is irrelevant to the topic.
• Lack of Coverage: None of the sources directly confirm or deny the specific claims about Pope Francis' actions or the reactions of his allies and critics. The sources provide some indirect support for the idea that he was a figure who generated surprise and perhaps controversy.