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 March

>Sacred silence for virus victims > Evangelical preachers not celebrities > Muslims & Jews harmed in pandemic Sacred national act of remembrance for those who died from

Religion news 23 March

National Day of Remembrance for those suffering from Covid-19 Today (Tuesday 23 March) at noon Britain is invited to fall silent for one minute to

Religion news 22 March

Hindu festival in the Himalayas may be a Covid super-spreader India’s health ministry is warning that a huge gathering of devotees for the Mahakumbh Hindu

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