Sally Morrow
Sally Morrow joined Religion News Service in March 2012 as Photo/Multimedia Editor. She is a photographer and editor based in Kansas City. Morrow has worked as a multimedia editor and photographer at Newsday, The Des Moines Register, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Photos of the Week: The life of Billy Graham
(RNS) — The story of the evangelist’s life, told in pictures.
Germany’s ‘LutherCountry’ gears up for Reformation 500th anniversary
Historians might disagree as to whether Martin Luther actually nailed his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg in 1517. But on this there’s solid consensus: Luther’s writings launched the Protestant Reformation in 1517, and the world was never the same. As the 500th anniversary approaches, “LutherCountry” – the area of […]
Millions of Shiites gather in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
(RNS) Millions of Shiites are walking to Karbala to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein bin Ali.
After School Satan? Church-state group plays devil’s advocate in public schools
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) Lucien Greaves wants After School Satan to mirror the success of Christian after-school clubs. But atheists can be just as leery of his creed. So what is Satanism anyway?
Slideshow: A time of colorful festivals
(RNS) One marks the harvest, others are festivals of lights. Now and in the coming weeks, Hindus, Jews, Buddhists and Yoruba are celebrating different holidays, shown in this slideshow.
Catholic bishop apologizes for ‘betrayal’ of sexual abuse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) During the “Service of Lament,” Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. apologized for the sins committed by the church.
Mourning around the world for Orlando victims
People around the world gathered for vigils, prayer and reflection in the days after the tragedy in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, 2016.
A glimpse of Ramadan around the world
(RNS) A slideshow of Ramadan observed as a time of prayer and reflection, and typically large evening meals featuring specialty foods which vary across cultures.
Silence is key to nuns’ singing success
(RNS) The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have just released their latest album, “Adoration at Ephesus.” Four of their previous albums have topped the charts.
Gay Methodist pastor a step closer to church trial
KANSAS CITY (RNS) The Rev. Cynthia Meyer told her congregation she was “called by God to be open and honest” about who she is. But the denomination forbids gay ordination.
Stations of the Cross in a Mexico City prison (PHOTOS)
MEXICO CITY (RNS) The inmates performing the reenactment come from working class barrios with the high levels of crime, drug addiction and homicide.
Holy Week in photos
A gallery of images of events commemorating the days leading to Jesus’ death.
Missouri Christian wears hijab in solidarity
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) To protest the anti-Muslim rhetoric of this presidential campaign, high school counselor Martha DeVries decided to wear a hijab in public every Monday.
Kansas pastor steps out of the closet and into the crosshairs (VIDEO)
(RNS) Asked about the possibility of leaving a church she has been a part of for 40 years, Meyer was blunt: “I’m not eager to leave. I’m not eager to stay in an abusive relationship, either.”
No time on Ash Wednesday? There’s a drive-thru for that
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (RNS) This United Church of Christ congregation is part of a growing trend.
