During Pope Benedict XVI's visit to New York, thousands will converge on city streets, outside churches and the hallowed stadium home of the Bronx Bombers, creating both logistical challenges and economic benefits.

The gathering will create security issues and traffic snarls but also inject millions into the city's anemic economy, said Helana Natt, executive director of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.

"The economy is tight right now," she said. "So it's a great opportunity when you have tourists and people in the metro-New York area coming to see the pope, who are going to turn around and spend money in the city."

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