From May 23, 1555 until 1557, he was the majordomo of the papal household.

These various offices developed from the end of the fourth century, with the formation of the papal household.

Pius raised the boy in the papal household and the boy later was ordained a priest.

Originally servants of the papal household they later became an honoured lay confraternity.

By 1514 Francesco was a member of the papal household in Rome.

The priest so honored is considered to be a member of the papal household.

Among their privileges was that of caring for the sick of the papal household.

He entered the papal household on December 23, 1746, becoming a chamberlain of honor.

Just a few hours earlier, the Vatican had said he was in "very serious" condition but responded to members of the papal household.

In May 1776, he became prefect of the papal household.