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 March 2023

Election of Humza Yousaf a “momentous moment”; Board of Deputies’ grave concern at Israeli government; 50th Greenbelt festival line up; The Pope in a white puffer jacket – an AI fake that tricked millions

Religion news 27 March 2023

English cathedrals have not recovered from Covid; Inspection of church schools seeks explanations not grades; US Catholic bishops prohibit trans “mutilation” of young bodies; Trappist beers under threat

Reading the Bible

Religion news 24 March 2023

Evangelicals told: Don’t be too hasty about leaving the CofE; The Rev Richard Coles leaves Saturday Live this weekend; Ramadan advice for Muslim football players and officials

Religion news 23 March 2023

900th anniversary of Great St Barts; Ramadan Mubarak – the crescent moon has appeared; Bishop’s attempt to end two child benefit limit; Haredi Jews’ tech ecosystem start-up roadshow

Religion news 22 March 2023

Justin Welby’s turbulent ten years as Archbishop of Canterbury; Ten minute rule bill tabled on same sex marriage in church; Conference of Muslim religious leaders in Europe launched in London; Calls for the Islamic Centre of England to be shut down

Religion news 21 March 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury marks ten years in office today; West Midlands Sikhs plan protest in London; Far right politician threatening to burn Quran barred from the UK; Spring Solstice marked this morning

Religion news 20 March 2023

Pope praises humanitarian corridors for refugees; Cliff College lecturer sacked over homosexuality tweet; Ramadan ,lights over London’s west end

Religion news 17 March 2023

AI religion illuminating intelligent design; MPs move to allow same sex marriage in CofE; US retailers profiting from faith; First female Dean for Christ Church Oxford