In John XXIII's first consistory on 15 December of that same year, Montini was created a cardinal and would become John XXIII's successor in 1963, taking the name of Paul VI. That consistory was notable for being the first to expand the Sacred College membership beyond the then-traditional 70. thumb|left|Pope John XXIII's coronation on 4 November 1958. He was crowned wearing the 1877 Palatine Tiara.
In John XXIII's first consistory on 15 December of that same year Montini was created a cardinal and would become John XXIII's successor in 1963 taking the name of Paul VI That consistory was notable for being the first to expand the Sacred College membership beyond the then-traditional 70 thumb|left|Pope John XXIII's coronation on 4 November 1958 He was crowned wearing the 1877 Palatine Tiara