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 17 October 2025

‘The future has arrived’ – Gafcon declares itself as the true Global Anglican Communion; PM announces £10 million to protect British Jews; ‘Deliveroo-style chaplaincy’ proposed for City of London

Religion news 16 October 2025

Church of England bishops set higher legal bar for same-sex blessing services; Former Hull funeral director admits multiple fraud charges; Oxford student arrested for inciting racial hatred at Palestine demonstration

Religion news 15 October 2025

Increased fear among faith groups after religious hate crimes rise; Pope orders medicines shipment for Gaza children; Archbishop of Wales addresses ‘deep-seated trauma’ in Bangor church; Purification of St Peter’s Basilica altar after man urinated on it

Religion news 14 October 2025

‘Immense relief and profound joy’ at hostages release; ‘Trump should share Nobel peace prize with hostages’ families’; New town planners must consult faith groups to build thriving communities; Christians get ready for Christmas carols campaign

Religion news 13 October 2025

Chief Rabbi speaks of hope for a new era as hostages return; Memorises of starvation and loss in Gaza; Pope urges journalists to resist post truth world; Court overturns conviction for burning the Quran; ‘Sacrilegious’ graffiti exhibition in Canterbury Cathedral

Religion news 10 October 2025

Ceasefire deal in Gaza – agencies stand by to deal with ‘catastrophic humanitarian disaster’; Andy Burnham calls for politics “with trust, community, faith and connection at its heart”; Teacher trainee bursary for RE to be removed from 2026; Pope calls on Christians to take action against poverty

Religion news 9 October 2025

Israel and Hamas sign off first phase of peace plan; Synagogue attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State; Health Secretary wants antisemitic doctors stripped of licence before tribunal; Police ban street preacher from using a microphone

Religion news 8 October 2025

Bishop accuses Jenrick of stoking division over Handsworth; Heaton Park synagogue hero condemns pro-Palestine protests; Sikhs threaten legal challenge to new Islamophobia definition; Italy restores St Francis feast as national holiday on 4 October