Ruth Peacock

Ruth is the leader of the Religion Media Centre project and oversees its work. After studying theology and teaching RE, she trained as a journalist on a local paper, freelanced in print and radio and then joined the BBC, working in many news departments, including the main newsgathering desk. She also worked on the BBC’s move into the new W1 building and studied organisational change.

Written Content

Religion news 20 December 2024

King declares Archbishopric of Canterbury vacant from 7 January; Keir Starmer hosts first Hanukkah reception; Report on Muslim community efforts to combat loneliness; Government won’t tolerate foreign harrassment against Sikhs; Cathedrals celebrate Christmas in style

Religion news 19 December 2024

Crown Nominations Commission member Canon Andrew Cornes, steps back from ministry; Professor Alexis Jay tells CofE bishops to ‘get a grip’ on safeguarding and backs Bishop of Newcastle; How British Muslims adopt some Christmas traditions; Welby donates to child abuse charity

Religion news 18 December 2024

George Carey relinquishes his license to officiate as a CofE minister; King is praying for people displaced in Syria and supporting Christians in Iraq; Pope says British intelligence saved him from Iraqi suicide bomber; Three Methodists in Nigeria killed by rival church group

Religion news 17 December 2024

Former head of MI5 to chair Crown Nominations Commission; Archbishop of York facing calls to resign over sex abuse case; Kemi Badenoch confesses she no longer believes in God; Slavery and sin – backstory of the nation’s favourite carol

Religion news 16 December 2024

Pope points to dynamic form of secularism promoting co-operation; Quakers around the world are leaving X today; Israel closes embassy in Ireland citing antisemitism; Bishop of Newcastle says CofE “old boys’ club” must be broken

Religion news 13 December 2024

Pope issues call to cancel debt;  US Episcopal Church disinvests from fossil fuels; Assisted Dying Commons committee membership announced; 13-year-old made a bishop for Christmas

Religion news 12 December 2024

David Smith MP appointed UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief; Muslim Women’s Network UK urges campaign about abuse; Jewish leaders meet Health Secretary over antisemitism in the NHS; The lifeboat chaplains on duty at sea this Christmas