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 6 August 2025

Former bishop says Danny Kruger’s ‘trumpeting’ of Christianity is counter productive; Muslim YouTuber loses defamation claim against journalist Douglas Murray; Protest to demand UK witholds recognition of Palestine until hostages are released; New Vatican Observatory director prioritises AI and climate change

Religion news 5 August 2025

US Episcopalian missioner’s daughter detained in custody while renewing her visa; Sea of Faith Network explores new approach to RE; Charity Commission statutory inquiry into the Abdullah Quilliam Society

Religion news 4 August 2025

Pope tells young people they are a sign ‘a different world is possible’; Wing and prayer – restored aircraft lands in cathedral nave; Board of Deputies president says civilians should not be punished for crimes of Hamas

RMC Weekly Round-up 1 August 2025

RMC weekly newsletter 1 August 2025 – Progressive Jews say Gaza ‘catastrophe’ is not in our name; 46,000 people attend Ahmadiyya festival in Surrey; Cherry Vann appointed Archbishop of Wales; Spurgeon’s College announces closure

Religion news 1 August 2025

Spurgeon’s College closes down with immediate effect; Holy See – two-state solution only viable path; Methodist leaders – recognise Palestine State without delay; Man, 76, arrested after children fall ill at Christian camp; St John Henry Newman set to become newest Doctor of the Church; Muhammad and Olivia top baby names for 2024

Religion news 31 July 2025

Cherry Vann becomes the new Archbishop of Wales; CofE bishops call on UK to recognise Palestine State unconditionally; Fewer Christian majority countries in 2020; Report benchmarks facts about British mosques

Religion news 30 July 2025

Board of Deputies: government must not reward Hamas; Bishop to the Armed Forces, Hugh Nelson, is next Bishop of Worcester; ‘Rock star’s welcome’ for Pope Leo from Catholic influencers

Religion news 29 July 2025

British Jews’ anger over Gaza – ‘This is not in our name’; Vatican reports ‘extraordinary’ profit from investments; Abbot of famous China Buddhist Temple investigated over money and sex; Bishops cheer for the Lionesses