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At Masses across Florida, Catholic priests have taken time to try to convince parishioners to vote no on Amendment 4. Both sides of this debate are passionate about their cause and backing beliefs with cash.

The medical center outside Washington, D.C>, said it notified the Franciscans in March that their contract would not be renewed, and that a secular defense contractor had been selected as a replacement.

Roman Catholic abortion rights opponents say they'll push now to get a complete ban in Florida. But U.S. polls indicate pro-choice Catholics still outnumber them.

Francis says individuals have a responsibility to care for themselves "and this translates into respect for the health of those around us."

The AARP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of workers at a defunct Catholic hospital in upstate New York, saying hundreds lost their pensions unfairly. And there are similar cases around the country.