 In August 2017, Pope Francis allowed Zanchetta to resign as Bishop of Orán, citing "health reasons," but then appointed him to serve as Assessor, or Councilor, to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See.Despite this appointment, Zanchetta remained in Argentina when he was charged.He is barred from leaving the country, must undergo a psychiatric evaluation, and faces between three and ten years in prison if convicted.