From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect ...

Ballots are burned in the process, but the smoke seen by the world is created using another stove, the Vatican Information ...

A new report by The New York Times breaks down the missteps that led to the deadly DCA plane crash in January. Osaic chief ...

As such, to protect the safety of The Vatican City's residents and the cardinals participating in the upcoming papal conclave ...

It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the Sistine Chapel will not get their fix of its monumental Michelangelo ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

As the Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, preparations are underway for the conclave to elect his successor.