You know, people seem to forget that Godfather III also begins with a religious event. It begins with Michael achieving a high honour for his surface to the churche, which is of course, the large donations he's made (for the resurection of sicily as well). And also, after this event, at the celebration, he is also approached by people with favors, whether it be Joey Zasa, Vincenzo Mancini, or Kay on behalf of Anthony.

Everyone keeps saying that the first and second movie has the same idea at the beginning whereas there is a religious event followed by 'business meetings'. However, the same aspects are also applied in the third movie.