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 1 March 2023

Is there a place for private conscience in modern politics?; Lambeth Palace safeguarding action requires improvement; BBC strike over weekend cuts affecting religious programmes; Asteroid named after Pope Gregory XIII

Religion news 28 February 2023

British Muslims give £1bn a year to charity; Evangelical teacher charged after misgendering trans pupil; Holy town of Joshimath sinking under the weight of new construction

Religion news 27 February 2023

Muslim SNP leadership candidate says gay sex is not a sin; Pope prays for migrants drowned off the coast of Italy; Luciana Berger re-joins the Labour party; Research project to guide Muslim athletes on use of data in betting

Religion news 24 February 2023

Justin Welby charts way for just lasting peace in Ukraine; Prayers for Ukraine on the first anniversary of war; Archbishops condemn Omagh shooting; SNP Kate Forbes declares she is against prejudice; John Motson, legendary football commentator – and son of the manse – has died aged 77

Religion news 23 February 2023

Churches ‘critical’ in supporting Ukraine’s people; Day of fasting & prayer for peace; “Don’t exclude people from high office because of their faith”; Seattle bans caste discrimination

Religion news 22 February 2023

Putin takes aim at the Church of England; English cathedrals honour Ukraine; Wee Free SNP leadership contender loses backers; Muslim brain drain from France

Religion news 21 February 2023

Global Anglican Communion faces split over CofE same sex vote; Asbury revival unites younger generation; Catholics and Orthodox hail Biden’s visit to Ukraine; More than just pancakes today