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 10 March 2025

One thousand people killed in Alawite areas in Syria; Tell Mama faces closure after government funding cut; Marco Rubio’s Ash Wednesday cross angers church leader in Jerusalem; “Traitors” vicar fronting campaign in praise of women clergy

Religion news 7 March 2025

Protests aginst Trump’s impact on the poor, religious freedom and Muslim majority countries; Pope’s audio message thanking crowds for prayers; Commonwealth Peace Prize to former war rivals in Nigeria; Stonehenge may be a lot older than previously thought

Religion news 6 March 2025

Drive-by ashes in signs of the cross on Ash Wednesday; Chief Rabbi rates synagogues according to how they treat women; British Muslim Network consultation discusses community collaboration; Pope Francis well enough to call Gaza parish priest

Religion news 4 March 2025

Pope suffers two episodes of acute respiratory failure; Oasis Charity Trust marks 40th anniversary; ‘Significant’ management failures at Winchester Cathedral

Religion news 3 March 2025

The importance of Jewish heritage for President Zelensky; JD Vance in conciliatory tone with Catholic bishops; Government sets up group set up to define Islamophobia; Pope is stable but with ‘risk of deterioration’

Religion news 28 February 2025

Thailand deports Uyghurs back to China; Moon watchers prepare for the start of Ramadan; Serious safeguarding concerns at Bangor Cathedral; US Archbishop calls for compassion for migrants

Religion news 27 February 2025

Church leaders call for government re-think on overseas aid cuts; Churches and civic groups in Scotland unite against extreme far right; ‘Woodhenge” ancient ritual wooden circle found in Denmark; Ramadan lights herald global Muslim festival

Religion news 26 February 2025

Government promise to get relationship with British Muslims right; Senior CofE clergy facing disciplinaries over Makin review; Pope shows slight improvement; ‘Visions’ the musical staged in Lourdes and London

Religion news 25 February 2025

British Muslim Network officially launched today; Jewish organisations alarmed at German election result; Conclave cast wish the Pope well;‘ Cathedral of the Potteries’ to become educational centre