Cardenal Fernando Chomali presides over 800-strong "Bendice tu Moto 2026" at Templo Votivo de Maipú

Cardinal Fernando Chomali presided over the "Bless your Bike 2026" event at the Votive Temple of Maipú on Saturday, October 3. Approximately 800 motorcyclists joined a caravan that traveled from the Parque O’Higgins area to Maipú.

The caravan included riders and clubs from Santiago, Quintero, Talca, Los Andes, San Antonio, and Rancagua. Participants traveled under an image of the Virgin of Carmen. According to the Archdiocese of Santiago, many riders began organizing for the event in April.

Cardinal Chomali, who is also a motorcyclist, noted that the community is naturally supportive. He stated that the motorcyclist community offers a sense of solidarity in an individualistic society.