Pope John Paul elevated him to the cardinalate in the consistory of 26 November 1994, making him Cardinal Priest of S. Roberto Bellarmino. After he retired as Archbishop he continued until his death ministering at a homeless shelter he founded in Lima.
Cardinal John Paul elevated him to the cardinalate in the consistory on 26 November 1994, appointing him Cardinal Priest of S. Roberto Bellarmino. After resigning as Archbishop, he continued serving until his death at a shelter he had founded for homeless people in Lima.