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 28 May 2021

Gordon Brown to launch Methodist social justice campaign; Muslim Council of Britain challenges the media for skewed reporting of Palestine; Ravi Zacharias’ daughter makes first public statement on her father’s historical sex abuse

Religion news 27 May 2021

Investigation re-instates Batley teacher following cartoon row; ‘House of One’ foundation stone laid; US Catholic bishops move to prevent Biden from taking communion; Assisted dying bill starts passage through Parliament

Religion news 26 May 2021

“House of One” Berlin project for three religions to share one building; Discrimination against Muslims in Conservative party; Campaign against “draconian” ban on singing in church; Belief in life after death stronger in young people

Religion news 25 May 2021

Bishop questions whether Diana report puts too much “onto the head of Martin Bashir”; Faith leaders call for equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccine; Antisemitic attacks on the rise in America

Religion news 24 May 2021

Three demonstrations on Israel – Palestine this weekend with glimmer of light; Martin Bashir repentant and apologetic; Speculation mounts that the Pope will visit COP26 in Glasgow; Carvings of notable women to be installed in medieval church

Religion news 21 May 2021

BBC former religion editor Martin Bashir deceived Diana; Archbishop apologises to survivors abused by John Smyth; One year after George Floyd murder: plea to master original sin of racism; World renowned Chimpanzee expert awarded Templeton prize