Bishop John Schol, lead bishop ad interim of The United Methodist Church in Nigeria, along with Mrs. Beverly Schol met Pope Francis following the General Audience on 9 October 2024. They were accompanied by Rev. Matthew A. Laferty, director of the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome, who introduced them to Pope Francis. Photo by Vatican Media.

Bishop John Schol (right) and Mrs. Beverly Schol (second right) being introduced to Pope Francis (left) by Rev. Matthew Laferty (second left). Photo by Vatican Media.

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Rev. Matthew A. Laferty is a pastor, ecumenist, and missionary based in Rome, Italy, where he serves as the director of the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome