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 23 February 2024

Inter Faith Network closes after 37 years; Anti Muslim hate crime up 335 per cent since 7 October; Methodist leaders condemn widespread killing in Gaza; Catholic group calls for transgender funeral to be investigated as a hate crime

Religion news 22 February 2024

Gove’s final decision – no more money for the Inter Faith Network; Celebration but concern at CofE independent safeguarding proposal; Churchyard in Derbyshire turns into bustling wildlife area

Religion news 21 February 2024

Report recommends fundamental reform of CofE safeguarding; Is “freezing” the CofE same sex marriage debate a way to avoid future split?; Disgrace and outrage of rising antisemitism in Britain; Grantchester seeks a new vicar, echoing TV drama

Religion news 20 February 2024

World Council of Churches leader meets President Abbas urging end to violence; Amy Winehouse statue’s star of David defaced in Camden; New road tunnel agreed near Stonehenge; Huge Muslim shopping festival in London this weekend

Religion news 19 February 2024

Silent discos selling out at fourteen British cathedrals; Bishop says Israel’s siege of Gaza cannot be morally justified; Rabbi says impossible to remain silent over Rafah; BBC’s Pilgrimage returns along the North Wales Pilgrims’ Way

Religion news 15 February 2024

Petition to save the Inter Faith Network; Another petition urges government to amend Media Bill and protect religious broadcasting; Ten day Christian prayer vigil in Westminster against fossil fuels; Notre Dame’s new spire on view for the first time

Religion news 14 February 2024

Bishops call for ceasefire in Gaza; Catholic Union holds meeting at Number 10 re faith-based school admissions; Lent starts today leading to Easter; Ten top facts about St Valentine