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 22 May 2025

Trussell Trust charts extraordinary rise of need for food parcels in UK; Proposed ban on headscarves for girls under 15 in France; Pope’s MAGA supporting brother Louis meets Trump

Religion news 21 May 2025

Christian Aid global fasting campaign for Gaza Aid; Muslim Council of Britain welcomes suspension of Israel trade talks; ECUSA presiding bishop: institutional resistance more important than ever; Fairtrade launches ethical tea trade campaign

Religion news 20 May 2025

Pope commits to Christian unity and interfaith dialogue; Vatican may host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia; Call for antisemitism training at the BBC after Lineker’s departure

Religion news 19 May 2025

Historic merger unites Britain’s progressive Jewish movements; Faith leaders tell PM to change his language on migrants; Pope Leo pledges to govern as a servant and not an autocrat

Religion news 16 May 2025

Assisted Dying Bill faces opposition in Commons today; World Council of Churches condemns ‘atrocities being perpetrated in Gaza’; ‘Migrants are not strangers, but friends’ says Bishop of Chelmsford

Religion news 15 May 2025

Bangor Cathedral reports serious incident to Charity Commission; £22m cash-for-cheques probe hits religious charities; Belgian police raid over illegal circumcisions; Pope’s brother Louis speaks out to Piers Morgan

Religion news 14 May 2025

British rabbis demand immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza; Scotland takes a step closer to allowing assisted dying; Members of commission to select next Archbishop of Canterbury are named; Pope Leo goes online

Religion news 13 May 2025

Pope Leo tells journalists to foster peace and reject hatred; Board of Deputies appeals for release of remaining Israeli hostages; ECUSA refuses to resettle white Afrikaners and ends partnership with govt; Vesak celebrated worldwide marking birth of The Buddha

Religion news 12 May 2025

Cardinal Nichols: ‘No rancour or competitiveness’ in vote for Pope; Briefing and first three days of Leo XIV papacy; Setback in selection of next Archbishop of Canterbury; Joint statement: ‘Jews and Muslims are formidable when they work together’

Religion news 9 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV – the first American to hold the papacy; Comment on new ‘moderate’ Pope; VE Day calls for commitment to peace; Times reports on Board of Deputies division