Archbishop Dom João Santos Cardoso discusses Archangel Michael

Dom João Santos Cardoso, the Archbishop of Natal, discusses the roles of the Archangels Gabriel, Rafael, and Michael within the Christian faith. He notes that the existence of spiritual beings is a matter of faith as affirmed by the Catechism, emphasizing that creation includes both visible and invisible dimensions.

Cardoso highlights the specific mission of Archangel Michael, whose name means ‘Who is like God?’. Drawing from the Book of Revelation, he describes Michael as a defender of God's people who combats the forces of evil, symbolizing the ultimate victory of God over Satan.