Pope John Paul II puts his hands to his head at his apartment overlooking the Vatican's St. Peter's square
on March 27. An ailing Pope John Paul appeared at his window to bless the faithful on Easter Sunday but in a dramatic episode that brought tears to the eyes of many people, he failed in his attempt to speak. Aides had brought a microphone to the Pope's mouth. He tried to speak. He made a few sounds but was unable to pronounce any words. The aides then removed the microphone.
— Reuters
