| Both favoured him on accession, making him grand almoner and, in 1570, bishop of Auxerre, where he spent the rest of his life. |
| The almoner visits patients regularly every day and is available at all times in case of an emergency. |
| His activity, cunning, and mastery of intrigue gained him the appreciation of Louis XI, who made him his almoner. |
| The papal almoner was inspired by a conversation he had with a homeless man named Franco, according to a report on the Vatican Insider website. |
| The former Royal Navy engineer was also an almoner for Beach Lodge for 26 years, which meant he visited sick members and Freemason widows. |
| Lodge almoner Donald Worsnop said it was interesting to visit the school and see the work being done with the children. |
