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 14 November 2024

30 Church of England officials face the sack”; “No more bishops need to resign” – “The CofE is not safe”; Briefing – “Seismic shock” as Welby resigns; MPs reject plan to remove CofE bishops from the Lords; Tonight’s Beaver Moon marks moment to face difficult times and start anew

Religion news 12 November 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position is “untenable and he should resign”; MPs say privately Welby must go; Assisted Dying bill finally published; Belgian police foil copycat attack on Jewish community

Religion news 11 November 2024

London summit on ethical investment of Christian $trillions; Calls for Justin Welby to resign over John Smyth abuse; Amsterdam antisemitic violence against Israeli football fans “reprehensible”; Faith pavilion at Cop 29

Religion news 8 November 2024

‘Prolific and abhorrent’ abuse by John Smyth covered up by CofE for decades; Plymouth bishop installation delayed at last minute for second time; Vatican hopes Trump will ease tensions in conflict; Islamophobia: a society-wide problem impacting young people

Religion news 7 November 2024

81 per cent of white evangelicals and 56 per cent of Catholics supported Trump; Right to abortion passed in seven out of ten states; Faith leaders urge peace, reconciliation and compassion to immigrants; Keir Starmer invites Jewish and Muslim leaders to interfaith breakfast in Downing Street

Religion news 5 November 2024

Prayer vigils across America as people vote in the presidential election; Study finds structural and institutional racism within the Church of England; Rabbi Alex Goldberg becomes first permanent rabbi of Guildford in 750 years

Religion news 4 November 2024

US churches promote “Hate Divides, Love Unites” campaign, while Interfaith Alliance promotes “The Vote is Sacred”; Archbishop of Valencia says there must be hope; Kemi Badenoch – cultural Christian and honorary Catholic; Prince William ‘unlikely to become a regular worshipper’

Religion news 1 November 2024

Prayers, aid and friendship offered by church for people in flood hit Valencia; US churches prepare for violence following election result; Muslim and Jewish voters could tip balance of election result; Anglicans and Methodists re-affirm commitment to unity 21 years after covenant; Diwali celebrated across the globe