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Quote #10
The reference to the Holy Father was not, actually, very opportune: Carolina was one of those Catholics who consider themselves to be in closer possession of religious truths than the Pope himself. (8.9)
Carolina di Salina is so certain in her religious faith that she thinks she knows better than the Pope. This is ironic because according to Catholic faith, the pope can never be wrong. So Carolina's pride in her religious knowledge is actually a form of sin. So take that, Carolina.