Pope Eugene IV appointed him to the bishopric of Orléans "in commendam" on March 17, 1439. He took possession of it on October 25, and officiated at the wedding of Charles, Duke of Orléans and Mary of Cleves in 1440 in Saint-Omer. In recognition of his services, the king obtained for him the position of cardinal: he was named cardinal at the General Council held in Florence on December 18, 1439, and took over the titular church of Santo Stefano al Monte Celio on January 8, 1440.