A priest from Mexican religious order "Legion of Christ" clasps his hands as Pope John Paul II reads a message in Rome. A priest from a delegation of the Mexican religious order "Legion of Christ" clasps his hands as Pope John Paul II reads a message from a suite at Rome's Gemelli hospital March 13, 2005, where he is recovering from throat surgery. Pope John Paul has spoken directly to the Roman Catholic faithful for the first time since he underwent throat surgery on February 24. He appeared briefly at his window and spoke a few words to pilgrims in the courtyard below. REUTERS/Chris Helgren