Ernest Simoni
Ernest Simoni | |
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| Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria della Scala | |
| Church | Catholic Church (Latin Church) |
| Appointed | 19 November 2016 |
| Installed | 11 February 2017 |
| Predecessor | Stanisław Nagy |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 April 1956 |
| Created cardinal | 19 November 2016 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Deacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest Simoni 18 October 1928 |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Motto | Albanian: Zemra jeme dotë triumfojë (My Immaculate Heart will Triumph) |
| Coat of arms | |
| Styles of Ernest Simoni | |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
Ernest Simoni Troshani (born 18 October 1928) is an Albanian Catholic prelate known for surviving persecution under the Albanian communist regime. He was created a cardinal by Pope Francis in a consistory held on 19 November 2016.