FRANCES KISSLING: the fearless advocate
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Frances Kissling is a prominent advocate in the fields of religion, reproductive health and ethics. Kissling served as the president of Catholics for Choice for 25 years, where she worked to promote a progressive understanding of reproductive rights within the Catholic community, and has significantly contributed to discussions on abortion rights and women's health issues. In this episode Frances reflects on her life journey, discussing her Polish heritage, childhood experiences, and early influences that led her to join and subsequently leave a convent. She delves into her work as a pro-choice activist, and the complexities of balancing Catholic values with her advocacy for women's rights and reproductive freedom. If you are enjoying this podcast, consider supporting us over at PATREON Keep up to date with Peter! Website: www.petersinger.info Substack: https://boldreasoningwithpetersinger.substack.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@peter_singer Keep up to date with Kasia! https://www.facebook.com/katarzyna.delazariradek  Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Special Thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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