POPE Francis gave an eye for an eye after bumping his face during a trip in the Popemobile today — telling reporters "I got bashed".

Francis, 80, was left with an Almighty shiner and blood on his white cape during a procession through the Colombian city of Cartagena when the vehicle braked sharply.

12 Pope Francis was left with a cut on his brow and a black eye Credit: AP:Associated Press

12 Pope Francis was seen with a large bump under his left eye Credit: Reuters

12 The Pope carried on with his visit to the Caribbean despite the bruise Credit: AFP or licensors

12 The Pope was left bleeding after bumping his face on the perspex case on his special car Credit: Reuters

TV footage showed him colliding with the glass-and-white frame of the vehicle's covered platform, and then being assisted by his bodyguard.

After being helped from the car, he was seen with a bruise on his cheek and a small dressing on his brow, but still smiling.

Vatican spokesman Greg Burke told journalists: "The pope is alright. Ice was put on it and he was treated.

"He will continue the schedule for his visit with no changes."

The incident occurred on the last day of the pope's four-city Colombian tour.

He was due to fly back to Rome later Sunday.

12 A small drop of blood stains Pope Francis' white cassock as he speaks with Cartagena's Archbishop Jorge Enrique Jimenez Carvajal Credit: AP:Associated Press

12 Pope Francis smiled for the crowds despite his injury Credit: EPA

12 Francis, 80, later had his wound bandaged up Credit: AP:Associated Press

12 Pope Francis was left with a black bruise on his eye and a cut on his eyebrow Credit: Reuters

Earlier, Pope Francis called for a peaceful solution to the "grave crisis" in Venezuela, where economic and political chaos has left scores dead.

"I assure all of you of my prayers for each of the countries of Latin America, and in a special way for neighbouring Venezuela," Francis said during a prayer service in the city.

"I appeal for the rejection of all violence in political life and for a solution to the current grave crisis, which affects everyone, particularly the poorest and most disadvantaged of society", he said.

12 Pope Francis whacked his face on the Popemobile perspex box Credit: EPA

12 Pope Francis was left with blood on his cape in Colombia today Credit: EPA

12 Francis continued to smile as he carried on greeting crowds Credit: AP:Associated Press

12 Pope Francis blesses a baby while nursing his injury Credit: AFP or licensors

Venezuela's crisis has caused food and medicine shortages, deadly unrest and calls for President Nicolas Maduro to quit.

Clashes with security forces at anti-government protests left 125 people dead from April to July.

The Vatican tried to mediate in negotiations last year between Venezuela's government and opposition.

The talks broke down with the sides accusing each other of bad faith.

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