To Bernard Pinaud, Director of CCFD-Terre Solidaire Francs.  
I would like to express my deepest condolences to you in CCFD and to all the people of France in connection with the death of too many civilians as a result of unprecedented series of terrorist attacks in Paris. We are with the families of those murdered and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. 
This are bestial attacks and there is no justification for terrorist acts and no justification for us not to do much more for peace in the world. The essence of terrorism is, not only about people being killed, it is about creating a political effect. What worries is that we will see in France and other European countries a polarization, with different extremists egging each other on. People on the far right trying to take advantage. It's about dividing societies. Just yesterday the Austrian Bishops made a statement nobody shall divide us in our peaceful approach to migration and refugees. We have to fight for human dignity: All human beings possess an equal dignity made concrete in human rights. 
What does it mean for COP21? We shall come to Paris as planned and do everything for a good climate conference and for good results. 
We pray for Paris. 
Heinz Hödl

13. November 2015