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 8 August 2024

Thousands of counter-protesters quell threat of violent riots in England; Robert Jenrick MP criticised for “Allahu Akbar” comment; Indian born Bishop of Edmonton “felt unsafe in England” this week; Vice Presidential nominee Ted Walz – a “Minnesota Lutheran”

Religion news 7 August 2024

Riots have brought out the best and worst in communities; Churches Together leaders call for community action to end disorder; Rioting is not British, says Welby — and rioters are defiling the English flag

Religion news 5 August 2024

British Muslims and mosques targeted in violent riots; Where is the faith minister?; Should Islamophobia be a crime?; Communities resist and clean up their towns; Archbishop says ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is “a legal and moral necessity; The non-religious vote in the US presidential election

Religion news 2 August 2024

Mob violence outside Southport mosque after vigil for children killed in stabbing attack; French police investigate antisemitic insults against Olympics tableau performer; ‘No Protestants’ bar owner must pay £6,500 for insult

Religion news 1 August 2024

Mob violence outside Southport mosque after vigil for children killed in stabbing attack; French police investigate antisemitic insults against Olympics tableau performer; ‘No Protestants’ bar owner must pay £6,500 for insult

Religion news 30 July 2024

Shock, sadness and prayers for victims of Southport knife attack; Apology for “blasphemous” Olympics tableau is rejected as “woke duplicity”; Trump tells “beautiful Christians” they won’t need to vote again if he wins; Yazidis face uncertain future ten years after IS massacre

Religion news 29 July 2024

Organisers apologise for Olympics tableau of The Last Supper; Jewish leaders concerned at government decisions on Israel; Archbishop: interfaith dialogue “almost collapsed” since 7 October; Magic mushroom experiment leads Muslim professor to a spiritual nirvana

Religion news 26 July 2024

French athletes’ hijab ban under the spotlight as Olympics opens in Paris; Assisted dying bill in Lords today; Kamala Harris prays with pastors; Sacred gardens where many feel closer to their creator

Religion news 25 July 2024

Netanyahu: “outrageous slanders against Israel demonise Jews everywhere”; Archbishop praises MPs for standing up to anger and abuse in election campaign; Religious disaffiliation in East Asia – yet religious belief remains entrenched