Vatican City, Nov 23, 2018 / 01:02 am (CNA).- Ahead of a major holiday for adherents of Sikhism, a Vatican council encouraged Christians and Sikhs alike to promote greater compassion toward all people, especially the vulnerable and marginalized.

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue issued a letter on Monday for the upcoming Sikh holiday, celebrated on Nov. 23 this year. The letter was signed by Bishop Miguel Guixot, secretary of the council.