Career

Later, however, he was drawn by the reform of Saint Bernardine of Siena, whose fame was spreading throughout Italy. Berdini became desirous of following more strictly the Rule of Saint Francis which Bernardine was promoting and he transferred over to the Observant Friars Minor, becoming one of the companions of the great Apostle of the Holy Name of Jesus. Under the masterful guidance of Bernardine, Berdini"s fame as an orator became so renowned that he was commonly known as the "King of Preachers" (Rex Praedicatorum).

Pope Eugene IV commissioned him as an apostolic delegate for Ethiopia, India, Egypt and Jerusalem.

In 1439 Berdini was sent by the Pope to deliver a letter to the Coptic Church in Egypt, so that it could participate in the Council of Florence and thus take part in the ongoing efforts to unite all Christian churches. He returned to Italy on 26 August 1441 with four Coptic bishops, although eventually the efforts at reunion proved fruitless.

Albert died in Milan, Italy, on 15 August 1450. Active steps have, however, been taken for his formal beatification.