What Catholics want their next pope and the unofficial conclave shortlist
What Catholics want their next pope and the unofficial conclave shortlist

The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon. A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see another like Pope Francis. “CBS Evening News” co-anchor Maurice DuBois sampled opinions in Rome. Then, Seth Doane reports on what names are being floated.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on the upcoming conclave and potential candidates for the papacy. The accuracy is supported by multiple sources, though the "unofficial shortlist" aspect introduces some inherent subjectivity. There's a moderate bias towards highlighting progressive viewpoints and the desire for a Pope similar to Francis.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** The conclave to elect the next pope is opening soon.
- Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, mentioning cardinals gathering for the conclave.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, mentioning cardinals gathering in Rome for the conclave.
- Claim:** A new CBS News poll indicates most U.S. Catholics would like to see another like Pope Francis.
- This claim is difficult to verify directly without access to the CBS News poll itself. However, the general sentiment is plausible given Pope Francis's popularity. *Internal knowledge suggests this is a common viewpoint, but without the poll data, it's unverified.*
- Claim:** Seth Doane reports on what names are being floated (as potential candidates).
- Verification Source #3: Mentions possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions unofficial shortlists.
- Claim:** The existence of an "unofficial conclave shortlist."
- Verification Source #1: Defines "Papabile" as an unofficial term for potential candidates.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions unofficial shortlists.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions Tagle on unofficial shortlists.
- This claim is accurate in that such lists exist and are discussed, but it's important to remember they are speculative.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Agreement:** Multiple sources (Verification Source #2, #3, #4, #5) agree that cardinals are gathering for a conclave to elect a new pope, and that there are potential candidates being discussed.
- Agreement:** The term "Papabile" and the concept of unofficial shortlists are supported by Verification Source #1, #2, and #5.
- Lack of Coverage:** The specific results of the CBS News poll are not covered by the provided sources. The claim that "most U.S. Catholics would like to see another like Pope Francis" is therefore unverified by the provided sources.