Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Cardinal Ernest Simoni endured decades of imprisonment, torture, and forced labor under Albania’s brutal communist regime—yet he never renounced Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Karen Japzon of John Leaps Evangelization explores the extraordinary life of a priest who secretly celebrated the Sacraments in prison, forgave his persecutors, and was later elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis. His story is not just history—it’s a powerful witness to courage, perseverance, and supernatural forgiveness.

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