Pope Francis greets pilgrims from Chile in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on October 14, 2015.

Daniel Ibanez
Pope Francis greets pilgrims from Chile in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on October 14, 2015.

Pope Francis said that the 500th anniversary was a momentous event not only for Puntas Arenas diocese, but also for the whole Chilean Church.