He introduced the Inquisition to Naples in the 1550s and became a cardinal in 1555. He is mostly known today for having been the earliest bishop to whom most Roman Catholic bishops can trace their apostolic succession, as it is unknown who consecrated Rebiba.
He introduced the Inquisition to Naples in the 1550s and became a cardinal in 1555. He is known today for being the first bishop whose apostolic succession can be traced back to most Roman Catholic bishops, but it's unknown who consecrated Rebiba.