The Latest: Francis wraps up Chile visit, heads to Peru
IQUIQUE, Chile (AP) — The Latest on Pope Francis' visit to South America (all times local):
5 p.m.
Pope Francis is en route to Peru after wrapping up a visit to neighboring Chile.
While in Chile, Francis asked forgiveness for abuses by some priests and met with survivors. He also met with members of the indigenous Mapuche community in the south, urging them to eschew political violence and calling on the Chilean government to engage its native peoples better.
The northern city of Iquique was Francis' last stop before leaving for Peru. There, he asked Chileans to continue to welcome immigrants even as the migrant population has boomed.