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 12 December 2023

“Disappointing lack of ambition” – faith verdicts at Cop28 draft outcome; Religious leaders join coalition for a fair refugees policy based on compassion; CofE safeguarding debacle caused by flawed, rushed organisational design; Vatican fraud trial due to end this week

Religion news 11 December 2023

Muslim Council of Britain says UK guilty of moral failure in UN vote on Gaza; Christian climate justice campaigners join forces to end fossil fuels; Home office minister tells CofE to pay clergy more in visas dispute; Intensely religious musical genius Shane McGowan honoured in death

Religion news 8 December 2023

Salvation Army “greatly concerned” at government’s Rwanda policy; Bethlehem musicians “hear the angels cry” in their beleaguered city; 83 per cent of US adults believe there is a soul or spirit separate to the body; Methodists in Shropshire take to the road

Religion news 7 December 2023

Bishop James Jones still pressing for action on Hillsborough disaster 34 years on; Bill to disestablish CofE passes first reading in the Lords; Pope makes public appearance but still in faltering health; International religious freedom conference turns to football to broker peace

Religion news 6 December 2023

Army called in to protect Jews in Denmark; Catholic Union survey on church lockdowns during Covid; King Charles attends Coptic Christian advent service – in Stevenage

Religion news 5 December 2023

Global church leaders write to the PM to demand a ceasefire in Gaza; NATRE says government should properly fund RE resource hubs; Four people killed after bomb blast at mass in the Philippines; Italy’s most handsome man is to become a priest

Religion news 4 December 2023

Celebration of Christianity and football at Wembley; Global faith leaders urge urgent action on climate change; Faith leaders join Together for Humanity vigil outside Downing Street