On 23 December 1226, he was offered the Latin patriarchate of Constantinople, but refused it on grounds of health. In the consistory of 18 September 1227, he was created cardinal by Gregory IX with the titulus of the diocese of Sabina.
On December 23, 1226, he was offered the Latin patriarchate of Constantinople but declined on health grounds. In the consistory of September 18, 1227, Gregory IX elevated him to cardinal with the title of the diocese of Sabina.