Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile

Vatican City, Nov 9, 2020 / 05:35 am (CNA).- Pope Francis urged Catholics in Chile Monday to renew their gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist in a letter marking the 500th anniversary of the country’s first Mass. 

The pope noted in a Nov. 9 letter that Chileans could not observe the anniversary with large-scale events because of coronavirus restrictions.