He was consecrated on 8 December 1961 by Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Cardinal Secretary of State, who was assisted by Archbishop Angelo Dell'Acqua, substitute of the Secretariat of State. He attended the Second Vatican Council.
He was appointed on 8 December 1961 by Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Cardinal Secretary of State, who worked alongside Archbishop Angelo Dell'Acqua, and he took part in the Second Vatican Council.