Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate. The claim about the funeral being on Saturday is supported by multiple sources. The claim about the Pope simplifying the ritual is also supported. The claim about it taking weeks to choose a new pontiff is not explicitly confirmed but implied by the process described in other sources.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Pope Francis’ funeral will be a more modest event, after the pontiff broke with longstanding Vatican tradition to simplify the ritual.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Pope Francis shunned ornateness.
  • Verification Source #5: Does not directly address the "modest event" aspect but implies a departure from tradition by mentioning the Catholic Union of Great Britain's comments before Francis' death.
  • Internal Knowledge:* It is generally known that Pope Francis favored a more simple and less extravagant lifestyle.
• Claim:** It will likely take weeks to choose a new pontiff.
  • Verification Source #4: Mentions that the conclave (where the new Pope is chosen) will be held normally between certain timeframes, implying a process that takes time.
  • Internal Knowledge:* The process of electing a new Pope (the conclave) typically takes several days to a few weeks.
• Claim:** Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday.
  • Verification Source #5: Directly supports this claim, stating the funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. local time.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1: "In life, Pope Francis shunned the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City in favor of a modest apartment. In death, too, he disdained ornateness…" This supports the claim that the funeral will be more modest.
• Verification Source #5: "Pope Francis' funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET)" This directly confirms the funeral date.
• Verification Source #4: "When the conclave will be held – normally between…" This implies the process of choosing a new Pope takes time, supporting the claim that it will likely take weeks.