According to the general teaching of the theologians, not only every baptized person, but also every human being, including unbelievers, has his own special Guardian Angel appointed by God to guard his soul.
Although the existence of an individual guardian angel for every soul is not a doctrine of faith, it is supported by Scripture and by Catholic Tradition and has been commonly taught in the Church. Pope Clement X approved the traditional devotion to the Guardian Angels. The feast of the Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2.
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