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the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums will be temporarily closed due to the meeting of the College of Cardinals. These closures will disrupt long-awaited tours for thousands of visitors.

The chapel is accessed through the Vatican Museums. These will remain open to visitors with all other parts accessible, including the Raphael Rooms, according to tour operator Through Eternity Tours.