Santa Prisca
On the recommendation of Philip II of Spain, Pope Gregory XIII made him a cardinal priest in the consistory of February 21, 1578. He received the red hat and the titular church of San Ciriaco alle Terme Diocleziane on June 22, 1580. He resided in Rome from 1580 on. On January 9, 1584, he opted for the titular church of Santa Prisca.