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 preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...

It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...

The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the ...

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

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis VATICAN CITY -- Exit tourists.

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals.The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88 ...

VATICAN CITY — Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on ...