For the faithful in St. Peter’s Square, confusion and shock gave way to relief.
For the faithful in St. Peter’s Square, confusion and shock gave way to relief.

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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim about the emotions of the faithful in St. Peter's Square is partially supported by the provided sources, which mention "shock, pain, confusion" in similar contexts. However, the specific claim of "relief" following "confusion and shock" in the context of a papal conclave is not directly verified. The article exhibits moderate bias through potentially selective emotional framing.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim 1:** "For the faithful in St. Peter’s Square, confusion and shock gave way to relief."
- Verification Source #1: Mentions "Shock, pain, confusion" in St. Peter's Square, but not specifically in the context of a papal conclave or followed by "relief."
- Verification Source #2: Mentions the "shocked look of the faithful in the square" but doesn't elaborate on subsequent emotions like "relief."
- Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the topic.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions "Shock, pain, confusion" but not in the context of a papal conclave or followed by "relief."
- Verification Source #5: *Fails to cover* the topic.
- Analysis: The claim of "confusion and shock" is partially supported by Verification Sources #1, #2, and #4, which mention similar emotions in the context of St. Peter's Square. However, the transition to "relief" is not explicitly verified by any of the provided sources. Internal knowledge suggests that relief is a plausible emotion following the announcement of a new Pope, but this is not verifiable through the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1, #4: Support the presence of "shock" and "confusion" among people in St. Peter's Square, although not necessarily in the specific context of a papal conclave.
- Verification Source #2: Supports the presence of "shocked look" of the faithful in St. Peter's Square.
- No source directly supports the claim that "relief" followed "confusion and shock" in the context of a papal conclave.
- Lack of coverage regarding the specific emotional progression (confusion/shock to relief) limits the ability to fully verify the claim.