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 presented with the Latin patriarchate of Constantinople but declined due to health issues. In September 18, 1227, Gregory IX created him a cardinal for the diocese of Sabina.