- Sir John Brannox: My parents were only doing what all humans do, blaming everything on others. However, at least we Catholics blame everything on God.
- Cardinal Angelo Voiello: Actually, we give him all the credit.
- Sir John Brannox: Is that not the same thing?
- Sir John Brannox: Tell me, how much of his life does the Secretary of State spend informing himself?
- Cardinal Angelo Voiello: All of it. Even when I pray, I inform myself.
- Sir John Brannox: [pregnant pause] That joke is terribly funny, even if I did not laugh.
- Cardinal Angelo Voiello: Sir John, when will I see you again?
- Sir John Brannox: [chuckles] A question a lover would ask, Eminence.