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 13 August 2024

Hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith dies aged 97; Cardinal warns Iran not to escalate Middle East conflict; Iranian mother of two left paraplegic after hijab punishment; Two Israeli audience members booed out of Edinburgh Fringe show

Religion news 12 August 2024

Archbishop says Christians should not be associated with any far right group; Need for increased engagement with Muslims in Northern Ireland; Alice is “dancing home to heaven”; 2,000 visit Walsingham to see relic of 15 year old boy about to be made a Saint

Religion news 9 August 2024

Mayor of London does not feel safe as a Muslim politician; Irish bishops tell protesters to stop riots; UK antisemitic incidents rise to highest ever level in first half of 2024; Hundreds of Hindus reported to be trying to flee Bangladesh

Religion news 8 August 2024

Thousands of counter-protesters quell threat of violent riots in England; Robert Jenrick MP criticised for “Allahu Akbar” comment; Indian born Bishop of Edmonton “felt unsafe in England” this week; Vice Presidential nominee Ted Walz – a “Minnesota Lutheran”

Religion news 7 August 2024

Riots have brought out the best and worst in communities; Churches Together leaders call for community action to end disorder; Rioting is not British, says Welby — and rioters are defiling the English flag

Religion news 5 August 2024

British Muslims and mosques targeted in violent riots; Where is the faith minister?; Should Islamophobia be a crime?; Communities resist and clean up their towns; Archbishop says ending Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory is “a legal and moral necessity; The non-religious vote in the US presidential election

Religion news 2 August 2024

Mob violence outside Southport mosque after vigil for children killed in stabbing attack; French police investigate antisemitic insults against Olympics tableau performer; ‘No Protestants’ bar owner must pay £6,500 for insult

Religion news 1 August 2024

Mob violence outside Southport mosque after vigil for children killed in stabbing attack; French police investigate antisemitic insults against Olympics tableau performer; ‘No Protestants’ bar owner must pay £6,500 for insult