Ruth Peacock

Ruth is the editorial consultant with 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 7 February 2025

Trump to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in government; Cleric who ran Christian Iwerne camps ‘was himself an abuser’; Pope has bronchitis but is carrying on working; Jewish students in Britain face Nazi salutes, threats, and assaults

Religion news 6 February 2025

Muslim leader says Trump’s Gaza plan is ‘unconscionable’; New Aga Khan is Rahim al-Hussaini, successor to his father; 24 per cent of Indians are ‘religious nationalists’; Prayers for US visas at Hindu temples in India

Religion news 5 February 2025

Bishops ‘very deeply shaken’ by Liverpool Bishop’s sudden departure; Aga Khan, Ismaili leader, dies at 88; No probe into sex abuse claims against French priest Abbé Pierre; Cardinal slams Assisted Dying bill process

Religion news 3 February 2025

Shock as Liverpool bishop quits – calls for investigation & reforms; ‘Dubious parliamentary tactics’ in assisted dying committee; Christian theology behind America First dispute; Hindu temple opens in Johannesburg

Religion news 4 February 2025

“Faith in the City” research project to explore faith needs in the Square Mile; 15-year-old boy stabbed to death at Catholic school in Sheffield; Zara Mohammed says British Muslims need a national narrative of belonging

RMC Weekly Round-up 31 January 2025

RMC weekly newsletter 31 January 2025 – Bishop of Liverpool John Perumbaleth quits after complaints of sexual assault which he denied; Dr Wajid Akhter elected Sec Gen of Muslim Council of Britain; GenZ more likely to say they are spiritual than older people

Religion news 31 January 2025

The Bishop of Liverpool quits & Bishop Bev Mason reveals she made the harrassment complaint; Advice to faith groups on creating neighbourhood health service; Calvin Robinson sacked from church after ‘pro-Nazi’ salute; St Bride’s celebrates feast day of St Brigid