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 October 2023

“Unprecedentedly high” number of antisemitic incidents since 7 October; Orthodox leader says Gaza church strike must be met with peace; Alpha founder observer at global conference opposed to same sex blessings; MPs take aim at “backward” CofE same sex proposals

Religion news 23 October 2023

Pope calls Biden to discuss war and peace in the Middle East; Archbishop joins church leaders in Jerusalem calling for protection and peace; Number of Chinese Christians in Britain rises by 29 per cent in two years

Religion news 20 October 2023

24 British health groups condemn targeting of healthcare system in Gaza; Fourteen British Muslims scholars and Imams denounce violence in Middle East; “LGB Christians” launches amid concern at trans ideology; Christ Church Oxford votes to allow non-clergy to lead college

Religion news 19 October 2023

King speaks of vital need for religious tolerance and understanding; Pope says “war erases the future”; Survey launched to gauge impact of war on British Muslim voting intentions; Sisters of the Rosary stay put in Gaza City

Religion news 18 October 2023

Hundreds reported dead at the Episcopalian Al Ahli hospital in Gaza; Archbishop, Rabbi and Imam call for faith unity in the face of war; Pope’s phone call to the Catholic church in Gaza gave courage and support

Religion news 17 October 2023

Global day of prayer and fasting for an end to the war; Cardinal offers himself to Hamas in exchange for child hostages; Welby: “the cancer of antisemitism must not be allowed to spread”

Religion news 16 October 2023

Calls for military escalation in Gaza to cease; Twelve aid agencies demand international law is upheld in the region; 4000 British Jews tune in to meeting about security; Six year old Muslim boy stabbed to death in Chicago because of the war

Religion news 13 October 2023

King Charles meets the Chief Rabbi expressing support for the Jewish community; Aid agencies launch emergency appeal for Palestine; Threats to Jews in Britain as PM pledges extra £3million; Eleven CofE bishops break ranks over same sex blessing proposal

Religion news 12 October 2023

Chief Rabbi visits Jewish communities across England vowing solidarity with Israel; Muslim Council of Britain gives advice on safe responses to crisis; Ap of Canterbury says attacks are utterly abhorrent; .. and Labour pledges ban on conversion therapy

Religion news 11 October 2023

Heartache in London school for family and friends in Israel; UK antisemitism reports triple since Saturday; Vigils for Israel and Gaza in British cities; Poll suggests link between spirituality and well being; Church merger and acquisition links Newcastle with Bermuda