[1][2] Pope Julius II made him a cardinal priest in the consistory of 11 September 1507.

[1][3] He received the red hat and the titular church of San Pietro in Vincoli on the same day.

[1] He also became Vice-Chancellor of the Holy Roman Church at this time, holding that office for the rest of his life.

[1] He was consecrated as a bishop by Cardinal Leonardo Grosso della Rovere in Rome on 25 November 1509.

[1] He was also administrator of the see of Saluzzo from 27 September 1512 to 22 March 1516, though he filled this office through a vicar general, Antonio Vacca.