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.
All Stories by Sally Morrow
Video and photo slideshow: The many faces of Jesus
By Sally Morrow — January 28, 2014
Hanging in the hallways of Broadway Church, a historic stone structure in midtown Kansas City, Mo., are more than 200 artistic portrayals of Jesus. Inspired by Salvador Dali's "Christ of St. John of the Cross," the church's former pastor, Paul R. Smith, began collecting these "faces of Jesus", which were mounted in 1996.
Video: From dust to dust – Gilbert Becker’s green burial
By Sally Morrow — January 23, 2014
As Gilbert Becker of Blue Springs, Mo. approached the end of life, he and and his family decided to plan a "green" or "natural" burial at Green Acres Cemetery near Columbia, Mo.
PHOTOS: Bible illustrations from history’s ‘best-selling artist’
By Sally Morrow — January 22, 2014
(RNS) Annie Vallotton's simple illustrations of biblical stories have been included in the more than 225 million copies of "The Good News Bible."
Photo slideshow: Jewish youth celebrate New Year of the Trees
By Sally Morrow — January 21, 2014
Originally, Tu B’Shevat—Hebrew for the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat was designated as the time when tree owners would offer tithes from the fruit trees of Israel. Its earliest source refers to it as the New Year of the Trees.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Jews and humor
By Sally Morrow — January 14, 2014
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly correspondent Bob Faw says, "Audiences guffaw—or wince—at humor which is all about coping and which thrives in a Jewish culture where everyone and everything can be mocked." Shows like the off-Broadway "Old Jews Telling Jokes" demonstrate some of this Jewish humor.
Photo slideshow: Which architectural gem would you vote for?
By Sally Morrow — January 8, 2014
Winners of the annual Faith & Form awards for religious architecture and art demonstrate some of the latest trends, along with exceptional use of light, art and materials.
Video: The life of a cardinal
By Sally Morrow — January 6, 2014
A personal portrait of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, who was appointed Archbishop of Berlin in 2011, and later elevated by Pope Benedict XVI to the College of Cardinals.
Photo Slideshow: 2013 Faith and the Obama White House
By Sally Morrow — December 27, 2013
President Obama and family are captured in photographs during moments of faith in 2013.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Blind boys of Alabama
By Sally Morrow — December 26, 2013
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly talks to the Blind Boys of Alabama about their music and spirituality.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Christmas peace
By Sally Morrow — December 23, 2013
How do contemporary Christians understand Christmas as a season of peace in today’s often chaotic world?
On the cover: Pope Francis gets star treatment
By Sally Morrow — December 17, 2013
(RNS) The new pontiff graced the covers of The Advocate, TIME, The New Yorker, Esquire and Italy's Vanity Fair; GQ named him "Cold-Caller of the Year 2013."
Video: Quaker nourishment for the soul
By Sally Morrow — December 16, 2013
Did you know that Quaker isn't just a brand of oats and that Quakers call members of their church "friends?"
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Relocating the homeless
By Sally Morrow — December 9, 2013
As cities grapple with the problem of homelessness, some believe the solution is to move them to "retreats" outside the city. But critics say such proposals are cases of "out of sight, out of mind" that will actually result in more homelessness.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Christmas gift giving
By Sally Morrow — December 4, 2013
Kim Lawton looks at the ways some churches are urging their members to avoid consumerism and practice more meaningful Christmas gift giving.
Video: Baptist takes practice
By Sally Morrow — December 1, 2013
Zach Anner takes us to the Baptist church to learn about spirituality, music, humor and love.
