RMC Briefing: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Future
As AI develops at extraordinary speed, amid warnings that it could kill off humanity within the decade through viruses or collapsing infrastructure, our briefing considers the role of religion in addressing the threat. In this Religion Media Centre briefing, the panel considers what happens to our understanding of what it means to be human, if machines become increasingly capable of reasoning, creating and making decisions?
RMC Briefing: ‘Heart of the Neighbourhood’ – mapping faith in action on the frontline
The Gather Movement has set an ambitious target to map all front-line social action projects undertaken by faith groups in every local authority area
RMC Briefing: The Catholic faith behind Andy Burnham’s politics
Next week, the UK will have a new prime minister – Andy Burnham. In this briefing, people who know him well described how he embodies Catholic social teaching around the common good, challenging poverty and helping the homeless
RMC Briefing: Sudan, the forgotten story
It’s been three years since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan where the level of human suffering has reached “unimaginable levels”. This briefing hears from aid organisations, religious leaders, journalists and media professionals.
RMC Briefing: Quiet Revival report withdrawn – key lessons and future implications
In this briefing, we review the fallout from the flawed data and resultant withdrawal of the “Quiet Revival” report, and the lessons for Christians commissioning data, polling companies finding answers, journalists reporting polls and the legacy of distrust.
RMC Briefing: The BBC Charter Review and the future of religious broadcasting
The green paper on the BBC Charter Review is up for public consultation, and in this Religion Media Centre briefing, faith leaders and media commentators discuss how religious broadcasting will develop in a time of technological and societal change.
RMC Briefing: The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally and the challenges of a divided church
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury inherits a daunting in-tray with crumbling buildings, falling numbers of clergy and financial pressures. How will those challenges surface at General Synod next week? And what chance does Sarah Mullally have of holding the Church together?
RMC Briefing: Religion, identity and division in Britain
In our first RMC Briefing of 2026, we look at a new report which explores the reasons why faith narratives are being mobilised for causes of division in Britain, and recommends actions to “strengthen the institutions and relationships that allow faith to serve the common good”.
RMC Briefing: Bishop Richard Moth, the new Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth, the Bishop of Arundel and Brighton, has been chosen as the next Archbishop of Westminster, taking over from Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has held the role for 16 years. In this briefing, guests spoke of his character and their experience of working with him.
RMC Briefing: Review of religion news 2025
In our last briefing of the year, we look back at some of the headlines of 2025, with many guests reflecting on what the year has meant, and how it may be remembered
