Archbishop Nunes recalled the special place occupied by the Archdiocese of Maputo in Cardinal Langa’s life. Late Cardinal Langa was later sent to serve as Bishop of the then Diocese of João Belo, now the Diocese of Xai-Xai. While death may appear to be the end from a human perspective, Archbishop Nunes said, “in the eyes of faith it becomes a passage. Archbishop Nunes said the Gospel calls Christians to measure their lives not by titles, achievements or positions but by their service to others. The Archbishop of Maputo described the late Cardinal as “a simple man” and “a close shepherd” who preferred to walk with his people.