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 9 March

Backyard ceremony three days before Harry and Meghan wedding “was not a marriage” In Harry and Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan said that

Religion news 8 March

Queen praises selfless duty Hours before Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey is screened, the Queen praised the “selfless dedication to duty” seen

Religion news 5 March

Greenbelt church asks to sever links with CPAS over sexuality St Luke’s West Holloway, known as the Greenbelt church because of its long association with

Religion news 4 March

Budget doesn’t go far enough to help people in poverty The chancellor’s budget decision to extend the £20 universal credit for six months has been

Religion news 3 March

‘Shocking, appalling’: response to government cuts in aid to Yemen The Catholic aid charity Cafod has joined politicians from all parties in widespread condemnation of

Religion news 2 March

Vatican giving more details of Pope’s visit to Iraq The Vatican will give more details today of Pope Francis’s three-day visit to Iraq, which starts on

Religion news 1 March

Covid-19 “has made society more united” A survey of 160,000 people suggests that 41% of the population believe society has become more united after pulling