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 28 June 2023

Saudi ministry predicts record numbers at the Hajj; Catholic charity inspired Prince William’s homelessness initiative; “China may be overtaking the US as the largest Christian country in the world”; For the Methodists, it’s never too soon to prepare for Christmas

Religion news 27 June 2023

Saudi ministry predicts record numbers at the Hajj; Catholic charity inspired Prince William’s homelessness initiative; “China may be overtaking the US as the largest Christian country in the world”; For the Methodists, it’s never too soon to prepare for Christmas

Religion news 26 June 2023

Increasing numbers and environmental concerns at the Hajj; Pope tells journalists to use their notebook, pen and “gaze”; Church of England warned not to rush “re-set” safeguarding process.

Religion news 23 June 2023

Senior bishop does not “entirely trust” Church of England to tackle abuse; CofE to disinvest from fossil fuels; Carole Cadwalladr receives first Quaker Truth and Integrity award; 1.3million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj

Religion news 22 June 2023

Church of England sacks independent safeguarding board; Sandford St Martin awards; Narendra Modi leads mass yoga practice on United Nations lawn; Top Ten funeral hymn and song choices

Religion news 21 June 2023

Summer solstice at Stonehenge;Jesuit protest outside Indian High Commission in London to defend Fr Stan Swamy SJ; Muslim News awards for excellence in society

Religion news 20 June 2023

Faith leaders across Britain oppose illegal migration bill; Teaching assistant wins appeal against dismissal over sex education concerns; Campaign for UK moon sightings to determine festival dates; Jesus Army abuse claims worse than feared; Jesus People film grosses $50 million in 4 months

Religion news 19 June 2023

King’s birthday honours for service to religion and society; Pope back before the people two days after leaving hospital; Vicars demand pay rise of 9.5 per cent; Teenagers singing gospel songs in Uganda, mercilessly burned or hacked to death