Luanda: The archbishop of the Archdiocese of Luanda, Dom Filomeno Vieira Dias, stated on Sunday that the Church remains committed to serving humanity by promoting justice, solidarity, and sharing. During the homily of the procession of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the prelate urged the Catholic faithful to value human dignity, particularly that of the most vulnerable.

According to Angola Press News Agency, Dom Filomeno Vieira Dias emphasized that with the strength of faith, each believer is called to build a more fraternal society, underscoring the need for each Christian to contribute to the common good. He highlighted the importance of faith in multiplying resources to support humanity's journey.

The archbishop also noted that the Church's service to humanity involves ensuring that resources and opportunities are distributed fairly, echoing the sentiment that 'the bread of all does not become the bread of the few.' He invoked Pope Leo XIV, urging Christians to manifest justice and solidarity through concrete actions, rather than mere words.

Dom Filomeno Vieira Dias further articulated that the Church's mission is to promote the integral good of the human person. The Catholic community gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, a significant festival in the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar.

The procession from the Church of Rem©dios to the Josina Machel Hospital was marked by songs, prayers, and meditation on the mystery of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist. The celebration is dedicated to honoring the mystery of the Eucharist, which is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, traditionally held after Holy Trinity Sunday.

Originating in the 13th century, the feast was inspired by the visions of Saint Juliana of Cornillon, an Augustinian nun from Li©ge, present-day Belgium. It is closely associated with the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper.

For Catholics, the real presence of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine is central to this celebration, which reflects the mystery of transubstantiation. Church doctrine holds that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ, while maintaining the physical appearances of the original elements.