The conclave generated an estimated economic impact of 600 million euros in Rome, revitalizing key sectors such as hospitality, commerce and transportation.
In addition, it required extraordinary logistics in terms of security and urban clean-up, while attracting a massive influx of visitors to Vatican museums and global media coverage. Although it entailed operational costs, the event consolidated Rome as the epicenter of religious tourism and left a legacy of renewed infrastructure and temporary employment.
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