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 19 March

Census will show a drop of “millions” of Christians, experts say Next week’s census is likely to show numbers of those claiming to be Christians

Religion news 18 March

> Muslim groups boycott Prevent review > $100 million fund for slave descendants > Cathedrals remember Covid-19 victims 450 Muslim organisations will boycott review of

Religion news 17 March

> Archbishop says build communities > Dead Sea scrolls found > St Patrick top facts Dear England – build communities The Archbishop of York, Stephen

Religion news 16 March

> Vatican says no to same-sex marriage; > Welby urges action after vigil; > Muslim helpline calls up 300% Vatican affirms it will not bless

Religion news 15 March

Bishop on violent end to vigil; Scotland ends blasphemy law; Non religion a reaction to fixed views Bishop deeply shocked at violent scenes ending Sarah