Cardinal George Koovakad, the prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, traveled to London, where he joined with local Anglican, Jewish, Muslim, Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Zoroastrian representatives in signing a pledge for peace on October 17.
The following day, Cardinal Koovakad celebrated Mass at Westminster Cathedral and gathered with Jews and other Christians in the cathedral hall to pray for peace. On October 19, he emphasized peacebuilding as he took part in a Hindu-Christian dialogue.