Despite the lack of official approval, some followers continue to support him, citing:
: Predictions of a secret world government, a nuclear World War III, and a total collapse of societal infrastructure.
The authenticity of Father Michel Rodrigue is a subject of significant debate, primarily due to the contrast between his popular following and the official stance of the Catholic Church. While some supporters view him as a holy messenger, the institutional Church has formally distanced itself from his prophecies. Official Church Position
From a formal Catholic perspective, Father Rodrigue's messages are . Church norms require that private revelations be submitted to the local bishop for discernment; given that his bishops have publicly disavowed his claims and noted theological errors, the Church advises caution and distancing from these specific "end times" messages. The Latest on Fr Michele Rodrigue
of the Diocese of Hearst-Moosonee also disavowed the visions and refuted Father Rodrigue's claim to be an "official exorcist" of the Church.
of the Diocese of Amos, Quebec, stated on September 3, 2020, that he "absolutely disagrees" with Father Rodrigue’s prophecies and confirmed he never approved them.