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 21 November 2024

Bishop of Newcastle says CofE is evading accountability; Nadine Dorries ‘If the CofE crashes and burns, so be it’; Faith leaders in Wales against Assisted Dying bill; US evangelist Tony Campolo, has died aged 89; Confessions to an AI version of Jesus

Religion news 20 November 2024

Churches tells banks: stop funding fossil fuel or we’ll disinvest; Aid agency helps people facing greatest stress in Ukraine; Huge fall in Dublin’s Catholic priests; Global Yoga heir dies on mountain hike

Religion news 19 November 2024

The devastating toll of abuse on John Smyth’s own son; Archbishop of York urged to resign; Only 87 per cent of schools meet legal obligation to teach RE; US teenager lstarts training as reincarnated Buddhist Lama; The Big Bang idea was invented by a priest

Religion news 18 November 2024

Pope calls for investigation into characteristics of genocide in Gaza; Runnymede Trust CEO says Islamophobia bas become brutally divisive in Britain; more Welby reaction with talk of the end-time of the CofE

Religion news 15 November 2024

Interfaith meeting at Number Ten to become regular fixture; Justin Welby is in Jerusalem, a time of reflection, healing and spiritual growth; Sir Jamie and Rev Sue Colman step back post-Makin report; Assisted Dying: Most NHS workers have a religious affiliation

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