Punta Arenas Mayor Vladimiro Mimica said to State Secretary of Vatican, cardinal Tarsicio Bertone, he hoped Pope Benedict XVI would accept President of the republic invitation to visit Chile and Magallanes could be included.

Mayor's wish was expressed when he declared cardinal Bertone “Illustrious Visit” after finishing the eucharist celebrated at the Cathedral Church.

The city Mayor delivered the keys of the city to cardinal Bertone, who paid a three days visit to Punta Arenas