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 4 May 2022

Majority of US religious organisations back Roe vs Wade; Pope says he must visit Putin in Moscow first before going to Kyiv; Evangelicals urged to speak up defending “biblical advice” on sexual ethics; Appeal against decision to block Westminster Holocaust memorial

Religion news 3 May 2022

Thousands gather for Eid celebrations; American Methodists launch breakaway group; Archbishop apologises for terrible abuse against indigenous children in Canada; All women cast for Jesus Christ Superstar

Religion news 29 April 2022

Holocaust survivors from Ukraine arrive in Israel for Yom Hashoah; Church in Wales urges Russian Orthodox Church to condemn war in Ukraine; Court told of Pope Francis’ actions in relation to a property deal; Chicago streetcar on tour of sacred spaces as festivals are celebrated

Religion news 28 April 2022

White paper “suggests religious programmes could move online”; Yom Hashoah, remembering the holocaust, observed today; Pope Francis urges kindness to mothers-in-law

Religion news 27 April 2022

Faith support for Thank You Day becoming a permanent public holiday; Muslim organisations accused of undermining government’s Prevent strategy; Archbishop of Canterbury defends intervention in refugee debate; French mosque wins legal fight to remain open

Religion news 26 April 2022

Young people under 25 more likely to think religion is compatible with science; Renewed call for humanist marriages to be legally recognised; 15th Vaisakhi celebration in the Commons

Religion news 25 April 2022

President Putin’s Easter message of life, goodness and justice; Prayers for Ukraine soldiers at Orthodox Church in Kyiv; Search for CofE’s 5th head of safeguarding in 4 years; Building a more united society during Ramadan; Jewish astronaut celebrates Passover in space

Religion news 22 April 2022

Prime Minister refuses to back down or apologise to archbishop; Catholic bishop says Rwanda policy is at odds with the Bible; Evangelical MP says PM should resign

Religion news 21 April 2022

Prime Minister’s comments on Archbishop of Canterbury were a “disgraceful slur”; Bishops condemn the Prime Minister’s failure to resign after the partygate fine; Mothers in Mariupol write to the Pope appealing for help; Muzmatch loses court case over trading name

Religion news 20 April 2022

Archbishop says plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is opposite nature of God; Pope appeals for an end to ‘cruel and senseless war’ in Ukraine; Clashes with riot police at Al Asqa mosque; Worshipping Jesus 30,000 Feet In The Air on an Easyjet flight