Briefings

Aiming to help journalists discover more about stories in the news, finding new angles, deepening understanding and conversing with those who make the news. The briefings are open to all and have proved particularly valuable for journalists and media professionals.

Upcoming Briefings:

Previous Briefings

RMC Briefing - Theos Religion Counts

15 May 2024

The Theos Think Tank has analysed data from the British Election Survey on the correlation between religion and election voting
RMC Briefing - United Methodist Church

10 May 2024

This briefing discusses the recent decision by the United Methodist Church to row back on anti-gay legislation dating back 50 years
RMC Briefing - Michaela School Prayer Ban

25 April 2024

This RMC briefing explores the decision by the High Court to back the ban on prayer rituals at the Michaela School in North London
RMC Briefing - Cremations and Covid

17 April 2024

The panel discussed lessons learned by cremation and crematorium staff during Covid and changing rituals which have continued
RMC Podcast - Vatican Document on Sex and Gender

11 April 2024

In this RMC briefing, the panel discussed why the Vatican's Dignitas Infinita document appeared to row back from more liberal moves on sexual ethics
RMC Briefing - Antisemitism and Passion Plays

27 March 2024

In this RMC Briefing, the panel discusses how producers are paying closer attention to words, settings and costume in Passion Plays this year

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