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 6 October 2025

Sarah Mullaly smashes ‘stained glass ceiling’ as new Archbishop; British Jews mourn 7 October massacre and Manchester synagogue attack; Muslim and Jewish leaders say ‘hatred will not divide us’; Home Secretary calls Sussex mosque attack ‘deeply concerning’

Religion news 3 October 2025

Manchester synagogue attack: ‘Antisemitic hatred is rising once again, and Britain must defeat it’; Shock, fear, anger and anxiety from attack ‘on the values and soul’ of the city; Name of next Archbishop of Canterbury announced this morning; Government plans for wedding law reform will be ‘major boost to economy’

Religion news 2 October 2025

Bishop of Sheffield contender for Archbishop of Canterbury job; Former faith minister Lord Khan urges government to tackle anti Muslim hate crime; Pope Leo – Climate call of Laudato Si’ more urgent than ever; Templeton honours the life of Dame Jane Goodall

Religion news 30 September 2025

Board of Deputies ‘appreciates Trump’s efforts to drive a hostage ceasefire deal’; New Faith Minister to speak at Labour fringe event; Home Secretary – anti Muslim hatred ‘on a scale I’ve never known in my lifetime’; Archbishop of Canterbury decision to be announced on Friday?

Religion news 29 September 2025

Speculation grows over next Archbishop of Canterbury; Two dead, eight hurt in US Mormon church shooting; Minister to block Islamophobia definition if curbs free speech; King and Queen to meet Pope Leo in October; Three nuns escape care home & break into Salzburg convent

Religion news 26 September 2025

‘All Are Welcome’: Britain’s Methodist churches unite in hymn against division and fear; Call for debate on integration and ‘weaving of society’; Israeli women ‘abused in UK’ after matchmaker marriages; Rabbinic couples reveal marriage secrets

Religion news 25 September 2025

Jesuits provide legal help to refugees stuck in UK asylum system; Outrage at Trump’s sharia law jibe against London Mayor; Unification church leader arrested in South Korea; Church tower on stilts as offices built on ground below

Religion news 23 September 2025

JIPR: British Jews’ support for a two state solution drops dramatically; Bishops welcome recognition of Palestinian state; New watchdog to monitor hate crime against Muslim women and girls; Next Archbishop of Canterbury decision “expected this week”