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

AI hologram speaks to worker

Religion news 22 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the role of the church in society as jobs disappear; Billionaire hedge fund manager donates to spiritual awareness charity ‘LightEn’; Bishop and Imam appeal for withdrawal of Oxford Union invitation to Tommy Robinson; Resurgence in Biblical food diet

Religion news 21 May 2026

Lords condemn hate speech at Unite the Kingdom and Nakba Day marches; New BBC DG: consumer drives choices and ‘we go where audiences are’; Fairtrade tea sales up as tea growers face financial uncertainty

Religion news 20 May 2026

Women of faith have ‘central role’ in delivering community cohesion and social change; Anglican church leaders welcome release of Palestinian student Layan Nasir; Barnabas Aid founder Patrick Sookhdeo has died

Religion news 19 May 2026

British Social Attitudes survey shows ‘no sign of a Quiet Revival’; Anthropic co-founder joins Pope to launch encyclical on Artificial Intelligence; Three quarters of the Church of England’s 42 cathedrals are in deficit; Muslim Women’s Network condemns niqab stunt at Unite the Kingdom rally

Religion news 18 May 2026

Crosses held aloft at Unite the Kingdom march; Nakba Day march draws thousands to London; Pope signs encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and ethics; Police drop case against Bristol street preacher

Religion news 15 May 2026

Precious manuscripts returned to Jain community in Britain; King Charles meets Jewish victims of Golders Green stabbings; Christian nationalism ‘becoming more visible’ in the UK; Pilgrimage across Bristol Diocese in ‘gentle rhythm of prayer’

Religion news 14 May 2026

Prince Harry’s New Statesman article: ‘My fears for a divided kingdom’; Nesil Caliskan MP is the new faith minister; Church of England congregations grew last year for fifth year in a row; ‘A million acts of hope’ counted this week to show the true spirit of Britain

Religion news 13 May 2026

Eight faith ministers in 10 years as Miatta Fahnbulleh resigns; Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief is first MP to call for Starmer to step down; URC changes magazine name from Reform to Reformed over mistaken political links; Trump to raise case of jailed Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai

Religion news 12 May 2026

Anglican vicar Jonathan Fletcher assaulted a man over 25 years; US bishop, once an immigrant, vows to speak out for migrants; Award winning animated film about Anglesey saints to premiere this month; Motorbikes blessed with holy water outside Exeter Cathedral

Religion news 11 May 2026

Reform councillor says people voted for return of Christian values; Politicians using cross ‘as a cudgel to beat opponents’; Protest against rising antisemitism, as leaders pledge support for Jewish people; Christian Aid says taste of a British cuppa is at risk from climate change