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

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7. The conclave is a closed-door ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

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

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

The conclave consists of Cardinals from around the world gathering together at the Sistine Chapel for a closed-door meeting to decide the next leader of the Catholic church.

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is ...