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 13 April 2023

English cathedral visitors almost double in one year; Room for 30,000 homes on Church Commissioners’ land; Warning to charities targeting Muslim donors during Ramadan; Sikh couple help others go through infertility struggles

Religion news 12 April 2023

Open Iftar at The Globe; Difficult to decide date for Eid ul Fitr; Chief Rabbi’s shock at mother and daughter killings in the West Bank; Evangelicalism in the Church of England “a destabilising force, a liability”; Mike Pilavachi resigns as a director of the Soul Survivor company

Religion news 11 April 2023

Good Friday agreement – Archbishop says reconciliation and peace are not one-off events; DUP founder fears evangelical heritage not safe in UK; British Israeli mother dies after shooting in West Bank; England football two steps ahead in understanding Ramadan

Religion news 6 April 2023

King distributes Maundy Thursday money for the first time; Chief Rabbi praises community action; Iftar meal at Aston Villa; 1,450 church leaders decry “appalling” illegal migrants bill

Religion news 5 April 2023

Iftar meals springing up all over the UK; Jewish festival of Passover begins today; Over-65s with no religion doubles in a decade; Bishop appeals for action to prevent loneliness

Religion news 4 April 2023

Christians in Jerusalem appeal for their security to be protected; Founder  of Soul Survivor subject to safeguarding inquiry; Devoted Hindu and community champion becomes Wiltshire High Sheriff; Dating apps just don’t cut it against traditional Jewish matchmakers

Religion news 3 April 2023

Pope presides at Palm Sunday mass day after leaving hospital; Ten London CofE clergy declare UDI; French football matches will not pause for Ramadan; Hermit huts for overcrowded Christian retreat centre

Religion news 31 March 2023

Coronation community events reflect “a consecration to service”; Pope Francis shows marked improvement; 89 per cent of young British Muslims pray regularly at home; Sikh MP defends Indian High Commission protesters

Religion news 30 March 2023

Pope Francis in hospital and cancels appointments; Govt misters urged to “be more aggressive” tackling harm caused by religious groups; Call for closure of Napier Barracks housing asylum seekers; Artificial Intelligence out of control as Pope calls for commitment to act ethically