According to some reports, during a stopover in Pinerolo, Italy, Russell met Professor Daniele Rivoire, a former pastor of a religious group called the Waldenses.
Mõningate teadete kohaselt kohtus Russell oma lühikese vahepeatuse ajal Itaalias Pinerolos professor Daniele Rivoire’iga, kes oli valdeslaste usurühmituse endine pastor.