 He participated in the conclave in 1914 but did not attempt to reach Rome in time for the 1922 conclave, due to ill health.Cardinal Arcoverde led the See of Rio de Janeiro for more than 30 years, until his death in 1930, although in his later years (from 1921 onwards), due to failing health, he was aided by a coadjutor Archbishop.He died in Rio de Janeiro, then the Brazilian capital.