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 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

Religion news 30 October 2026

The King will inaugurate the CofE’s new General Synod; Pope Leo requests postal ballot vote in US elections; Weekend festivals mark threshold between seasons and worlds

Religion news 29 October 2026

Christians Against Poverty says Budget ‘missed opportunities’; Christianity at risk of ‘losing its roots’ in Taybeh on the West Bank; CPS categorising hate crimes separately against Jews and Muslims

Religion news 28 October 2026

Bishops plead for human dignity and common good at heart of Budget; Board of Deputies ‘will uphold Zionist values whatever the election result’; Pope Leo says ‘no such thing as a holy war’

Religion news 27 October 2026

Israel election ‘affects Jews worldwide’; Evangelical and Catholic vote decisive as Lula re-elected in Brazil; US evening of prayer for safe elections; Welsh schools ‘failing to provide consistent religious education’