Pope John Paul II looks on as he appears at the window of a suite at Rome's Gemelli hospital March 13, 2005, where he is recovering from surgery to his throat. 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/Max Rossi MAX ROSSI/dbp