Ruth Peacock

Ruth is the editorial consultant with 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 12 November 2026

Faith Minister promises to press Chancellor for interfaith support; Muslim and Jewish leaders unite for Armistice Day remembrance; Pope Leo XIV returns to his homeland, Peru; Muslim Council of Wales celebrates 25th anniversary

Religion news 11 November 2026

30 Christian leaders call for action on AI-powered ‘killer robots’; Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands to Mass and youth vigil in Argentina; Sharia-compliant student finance scheme criticised by Reform

Religion news 10 November 2026

Cardiff editors urge faith groups to build media links; Lords to debate ending ban on Catholics and Jews making Church appointments; Parents and children in fear at mosque in Stockport; Campaign to mobilise 500,000 Christians for carol singing evangelism

Religion news 9 November 2026

Creating Connections for faith groups and the media in Cardiff TODAY; Inter Faith Week starts with community events across Britain; Pope Leo calls for protection of people in poverty; Debate on Russell Brand’s conversion and profession of faith

Religion news 6 November 2026

Pope starts 12 day visit to South America – three weeks after lung operation; Former Methodist president and district chair on trial for sexual assault; Interfaith Week 2026 launches with call to celebrate unity in diversity

Religion news 5 November 2026

Faith features prominently as Christian pastors win seats in US midterms; ‘No Popery’ and ‘Know Popery’ in Lewes tonight; BBC deputy director meets Jewish staff after antisemitism allegations; Hyphen website holds last festival before closure

Religion news 4 November 2026

US midterm results where faith is at the heart of political vision; Welby says reparations for slavery would create new injustices; Jesus statue decapitated at Warrington church on Halloween

Religion news 3 November 2026

Religion in North Wales and the challenge of building trust; Jesuit Refugee service says revised right to remain rules are unjust; Vigils in the USA as the nation goes to the polls

Religion news 2 November 2026

Creating Connections for faith groups and the media in Bangor today; Government to name anti-Muslim hostility adviser this week; Antigua church service puts reparations debate in focus; US Christian voice in mid-term elections, as faith leaders protect the vote