Santa Maria in Via Lata
He was named president of the Pontifical Commission for Russia on 21 December 1934, and an Assistant at the Papal Throne on 19 January 1936. He was created Cardinal-Priest of "Santa Maria in Via Lata" by Pius XI in the consistory of 13 December 1937. Pizzardo was Prefect of the Congregation for Seminaries and Universities from 14 March 1939 until his resignation on 13 January 1968.