The doctrine on angels is not fantasist. No, it’s reality. According to church tradition we all have an angel with us, who protects us and helps us understand things.— Pope Francis in his October 2 homily on the Memorial of the Guardian Angels.

This week the Catholic Church celebrated the feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael on Monday, and the memorial of the Guardian Angels on Thursday. But how strongly do Catholics believe in these beings?

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