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 24 February 2022

Pope appeals for peace and World Council of Churches expresses grave concern for Ukraine; Islamophobia ‘rising in Amsterdam’; Justin Beiber’s Justice World Tour encouraging social action; Harry Read, WW2 veteran and Salvation Army commissioner has died aged 97

Religion news 23 February 2022

Ukraine Orthodox leader says “War is a grave sin”; Bishops mobilise support for expected Ukraine refugees; Holocaust memorial plans contested in High Court

Religion news 22 February 2022

CofE bishop urges continuing caution despite lifting of Covid measures; UK holocaust memorial plans contested in High Court; Methodist thrift tradition continues in Repair Café in Hampshire

Religion news 21 February 2022

Russia “weaponising the church” in campaign for Ukraine; UK ambassador to Ukraine still worships at Finchley synagogue; Martyn Percy’s critical comment on CofE reorganisation; Trojan Affair podcast “one sided”

Religion news 18 February 2022

Jewish community in Ukraine appeals for help; Bishop advises ‘hunker down’ and stay safe in storm alert; Jewish covid death toll in UK passes 1,000;  Bishops’ fear of local radio interviews on science and religion

Religion news 17 February 2022

Board of Deputies President meets the Pope in Rome; People in Ukraine are in churches every night praying for peace; Church launches spiritual centre for growing number of non-religious; CofE website initiative for Christian take on contemporary issues so others can believe it

Religion news 16 February 2022

Polish Archbishop calls on Christians to pray that war is averted; Failure to stop church abuser over 30 years was “grave and regrettable”; “People’s Review” calls for dismantling of government’s Prevent programme; Archbishop declares Bake-Off is a gladiatorial game

Religion news 15 February 2022

Cardinal prays for peace in Ukraine; Covid case rates in England differed according to religion; Italian campaign against church sex abuse launched today; Holocaust reparation bill passed in Latvia

Religion news 14 February 2022

Orthodox church of Ukraine calls on God to “stand with our army”; Likelihood of fewer bishops in the Lords; Calls for independent public inquiry into Birmingham Trojan Horse affair; Who was St Valentine?