Luanda — The Angolan Bishop, Filomeno Vieira Dias, on Friday in Luanda, considered the visit of his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Angola as unmatched and important opportunity for Angolans to strengthen, before the world, their image of special and united people.

Speaking at a press conference, held to assess the activities of the commission tasked with welcoming the Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Filomeno Vieira Dias indicated that it is very important since it is about someone who is responsible to guarantee the union among Christian's communities.

The visit of his Holiness, stressed Filomeno Vieira Dias, will provide moments of collective reflection on various issues, particularly in terms of social matters. "The visit of Pope Benedict XVI, for the Catholic Church signifies that Angola is prepared to host big social projects", he said.

Expected to arrive in the country on March, 20, the Pope will meet on the same day with the head of State José Eduardo dos Santos and with members of civil society and political parties.