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 12 September 2022

Distinctive rituals in all faiths to mourn the sovereign; The Queen’s ‘very English, very Anglican form of religious belief’; The King on a visit to Cambridge: “There’s a lot of sense in the Quran” ; The churches which are part of the Queen’s final journey

Religion news 8 September 2022

Faith groups and councils forging long term relationships for social action; Archbishop’s public affairs adviser moves to Downing Street; Russian Orthodox say WCC statement on Ukraine war is worthy of McDonald’s or Starbucks; Sacked school chaplain refused to chant “smash heteronormativity”

Religion news 7 September 2022

Faith leaders on the front line offer Liz Truss a “to do” list; Faith minister Paul Scully on faith and government partnerships; CofE’s “Living in Love and Faith” sexuality consultation publishes reports; Teacher with Christian beliefs jailed for contempt in transgender case

Religion news 6 September 2022

How faith groups can work with the new government – Day One; Liz Truss reaction from faith leaders – think of the poor and address climate change; Street preachers crack down in Leeds; Faith leaders’ emergency meeting to discuss violence in Leicester