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 20 April 2022

Archbishop says plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is opposite nature of God; Pope appeals for an end to ‘cruel and senseless war’ in Ukraine; Clashes with riot police at Al Asqa mosque; Worshipping Jesus 30,000 Feet In The Air on an Easyjet flight

Religion news 19 April 2022

Archbishop says plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is opposite nature of God; Pope appeals for an end to ‘cruel and senseless war’ in Ukraine; Clashes with riot police at Al Asqa mosque; Worshipping Jesus 30,000 Feet In The Air on an Easyjet flight

Religion news 14 April 2022

Pope says forces of evil are at work in war in Ukraine; The interwoven history and shared community aims of Christianity and football; Vaisakhi today, Passover tomorrow and Easter Sunday this weekend – RMC factsheets for all

Religion news 13 April 2022

World religious leaders pledge solidarity and support to “courageous” Ukrainians; Two Catholic aid workers killed in Mariupol; Jesus College will not appeal Tobias Rustat memorial judgment; Demand for help to buy food triples among Jewish families in London

Religion news 12 April 2022

World religious leaders visit Ukraine to support refugees; St Sergius Orthodox Institute in Paris asks to leave Moscow patriarchate; Christian Concern threatens legal action against conversion therapy ban; Background on week of religious festivals

Religion news 11 April 2022

Pope calls for Easter truce in Ukraine; Palm Sunday services mark start of Holy Week; Hillsong mega church “saddened” at public spat with founders; One million limit for the Hajj; The Jewish antecedents of the Grand National winning jockey

Religion news 8 April 2022

Theologians sign declaration against use of Christianity in populism and totalitarianism; Archbishop urges more pressure for a ceasefire in Ukraine; Hardship fund for British Muslims sees 90 per cent rise in applications; Book “What Does a Jew Look Like” challenges media representation