 He was raised to the rank of Protonotary apostolic on 25 July 1932.He was created Cardinal-Deacon of "S. Eustachio" in the consistory of 18 February 1946 by Pope Pius XII.He was appointed Prefect of the Congregation of the Council on 16 November 1949, holding the post until 20 March 1954, when he became Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature on 20 March 1954.