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 17 December 2024

Former head of MI5 to chair Crown Nominations Commission; Archbishop of York facing calls to resign over sex abuse case; Kemi Badenoch confesses she no longer believes in God; Slavery and sin – backstory of the nation’s favourite carol

Religion news 16 December 2024

Pope points to dynamic form of secularism promoting co-operation; Quakers around the world are leaving X today; Israel closes embassy in Ireland citing antisemitism; Bishop of Newcastle says CofE “old boys’ club” must be broken

Religion news 13 December 2024

Pope issues call to cancel debt;  US Episcopal Church disinvests from fossil fuels; Assisted Dying Commons committee membership announced; 13-year-old made a bishop for Christmas

Religion news 12 December 2024

David Smith MP appointed UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief; Muslim Women’s Network UK urges campaign about abuse; Jewish leaders meet Health Secretary over antisemitism in the NHS; The lifeboat chaplains on duty at sea this Christmas

Religion news 10 December 2024

‘It’s a miracle’ – Liverpool coal haulier healed at Lourdes; GB News accused of hating Islam and Muslims; Antisemitism hits record highs at UK universities.; 2024 Nativity – high-vis shepherds and angels with mobiles

Religion news 9 December 2024

The religious past and present of the Syrian rebel group HTS; Notre Dame re-opens to the world’s gaze; BBC announces programmes on religion and ethics for next year; Two British Indian leaders stripped of their honours

Religion news 6 December 2024

Welby’s “frivolous” farewell speech in the Lords met with criticism; Notre Dame re-opens, restored to former glory; Aim for 1,000 street carol services this Christmas; Catholic bishops say South Korea martial law declaration was “illegitimate”

Religion news 5 December 2024

Religious messages disrupt FA’s rainbow campaign; Civitas report says CofE bureaucracy risks parish existence: Church of England congregations increased in 2023; Commons Bill to add ‘Sikh’ and ‘Jewish’ in ethnicity data

Religion news 4 December 2024

Trust, fear and betrayal at the heart of the assisted dying debate; Bishop Jo Bailey Wells steps back over John Smyth abuse; Community Security Trust reflects on 30 years; Exhibition of men’s fashion at Friday prayers