Women of Conviction – Sister Helen Prejean
Sister Helen Prejean on her work on Death Row. Please note: contains disturbing material
Women whose religious convictions have led them to embrace a life-changing cause. Sister Helen Prejean is a Roman Catholic nun who has become a leading American campaigner against the death penalty and the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film, Dead Man Walking. Please note: Audio Contains Disturbing Material.
Picture: Sister Helen Prejean, Credit: Getty Images
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