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A faithfull with his rosary, Wednesday 02 February 2005 in St. Peter's square prays for the health of Pope John Paul II hospitalized in Rome's Gemelli Hospital for breathing difficulties after a bout of influenza suddenly worsened. Meanwhile, hundreds of 'get well soon' messages arrived from Italian and foreign institutions and other private well-wishers. (KEYSTONE/EPA/MARIO DE RENZIS)