Ruth Peacock

Ruth is the editorial consultant with 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 7 August

Islamic Relief mounts aid operation for 200,000 people made homeless in Beirut; World faith leaders call for nuclear weapons to be banned; the Vatican appoints six women to group overseeing finances.

Religion News 6 August

Governments, agencies and charities bring aid to Beirut; John Hume remembered for “a meaningful life”; a new Hindu temple in Ayodhya.

Religion news 5 August

75th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki attack – Bishops renew call for nuclear weapons to be banned; CofE sexuality debate on collision course; Church urged to grow more trees; Dorset village row over pew removal.

Religion news 4 August

Tributes to John Hume, peacemaker in Ireland; Former Pope Benedict XVI said to be seriously ill; Trans Baptist pastor told to quit Canadian church.

Religion News 3 August

Abuse of power among Roman Catholic nuns; Bishops urge vaccination against Covid19; Eid al-Adha festival in lockdown; Dean: Sheffield Cathedral singing not ‘thrilling’.