He was created a cardinal "in pectore" on 22 December 1536 by Pope Paul III (at the same time as Reginald Pole), which was published (i.e., publicly announced) only on 13 March 1538, at which time he was able to assume that office.
Назначен кардиналом in pectore 22 декабря 1536 папой Павлом III (одновременно с Реджинальдом Поулом), но об этом было публично объявлено лишь 13 марта 1538 года.