Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the central claim of Robert Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV being widely supported. The "unknown" aspect is somewhat subjective but supported by some sources. There's a slight bias towards portraying the election as surprising and focusing on his American identity.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the "unknown" aspect, stating "Prevost was hardly mentioned in pre-conclave".
  • Verification Source #3: Supports the election of Robert Prevost.
  • Verification Source #4: Does not directly address the "unknown" aspect, but provides background information on Prevost.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the election of Robert Prevost.
• The "swift, stunning consensus" is not directly verifiable by the provided sources, but the "unknown" aspect lends credibility to the surprise.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** All sources agree that Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. Verification Source #3: "Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US-born pontiff Thursday and will be known as Pope Leo XIV." Verification Source #5: "The conclave chose American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV."
• Agreement:** Verification Source #1 supports the claim that Prevost was relatively unknown before the conclave: "Prevost was hardly mentioned in pre-conclave".
• Lack of Coverage:** The "swift, stunning consensus" is not directly covered by any of the provided sources. This could be inferred from the fact that he was not a frontrunner, but it is not explicitly stated.