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‘Dead Man Walking’ Icon Sister Helen Prejean: ‘I Came Alive on Death Row’

‘MY FAITH IS MY WORK’

The world’s most famous living nun on fighting the death penalty for over 40 years, “Dead Man Walking,” faith, compassion for killers, regret, fame, Taylor Swift, opera—and Scotch.

Sister Helen Prejean sitting on a stage.
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