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.
Bishop John Schol (right) meeting Pope Francis (left) in St. Peter’s Square as Rev. Matthew Laferty (middle) introduces him. Photo by Vatican Media. 
Bishop John Schol (right) and Mrs. Beverly Schol (second right) meeting Pope Francis (left) in St. Peter’s Square as Rev. Matthew Laferty (middle) looks on. Photo by Vatican Media.
Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome 