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 25 October 2024

Kim Leadbeater discusses assisted dying with Archbishop and Bishop of London; Two thirds of Muslim private schools will close if VAT is imposed; Church brawl in Ukraine ejects Russian Orthodox loyalists; Rome synod designed to empower grass roots, draws to a close

Religion news 24 October 2024

Church in Swanage at the centre of emergency help after care home tragedy; Welsh Senedd votes against assisted dying; Gustavo Gutiérrez, pioneer of liberation theology, dies aged 96

Religion news 23 October 2024

Britain’s church of the year is St James the Great, Aslackby, Lincolnshire; Religion playing ‘huge role’ in US election campaign; Death of Muslim scholar praised for tolerance … and accused of coup

Religion news 22 October 2024

Justin Welby discloses family link to slavery; Archbishop interviewed on ‘Rest is Politics: Leading’; Two gay Baptist leaders refused ordination in Britain, will be ordained in Canada to serve here

Religion news 21 October 2024

170 church leaders appeal for two child benefit cap to be lifted; Muslim councillors and 51 MPs call for ban on arms sales to Israel; Bishop Anne Dyer says there is “no prospect” she will quit; Outrage at Vatican’s handling of women’s ministry at Rome synod

Religion news 18 October 2024

MP behind assisted dying bill asks to meet Archbishop; Unprecedented row in Scotland as four bishops urge colleague to reconsider role; Pope meets Israeli and Palestinian elders to discuss peace plan; Government considering legal recognition of humanist weddings

Religion news 17 October 2024

Assisted dying bill starts process through the Commons; Faith spaces including churches ‘part of the tapestry’ creating health in society; Army veteran guilty of silently praying in buffer zone near abortion clinic; Bishop “deeply hopeful” CofE will remain united despite same sex dispute

Religion news 16 October 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out against assisted dying; MPs call for abolition of places for 26 CofE bishops in the Lords; Charities call for Labour to replace freedom of religion envoy; Canada criticised for expulsion of diplomats over Sikh murder

Religion news 14 October 2024

Zelensky meets the Pope to discuss release of Ukrainians held in Russia; Sikh Federation International launched in Smethwick; Swastikas and ‘Heil Hitler’ raked into Hendon golf course bunkers