He received the red biretta from the president of Austria on 21 December 1935; and received the red hat from the Pope in 1936. He took part in the conclave of 1939 that elected Pope Pius XII.
The cardinal received a symbolic red cap from the Austrian president on 21 December 1935, and a similar red headpiece from the Pope in 1936. He played a role in the papal conclave of 1939, which led to the election of Pope Pius XII.