Religion Media Centre
Located in the United Kingdom, Religion Media Centre is an independent, impartial body helping journalists and other media professionals cover world religions and beliefs. We provide accurate, timely and relevant information to the media, enabling the public to be better informed. We aim to improve religious literacy among journalists, media professionals and the wider public.
Our online briefings through The Press Club on ReligionAndPublicLife.org help journalists discover more about stories in the news, find new angles and helpful contacts.
Factsheets are written by academics, journalists and commentators to explain the context and background of current religion and belief stories. They include information on festivals, timelines of running stories and suggestions for experts and commentators.
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- The Imam and the Rabbi … ‘great mates’ helping to promote understanding in a city torn by terrorism February 13, 2026The Rabbi and the Imam modelling friendship and helping young people in Manchester learn to live side by sideLianne Kolirin
- Religion news 13 February 2026 February 13, 2026CofE 'Living in Love and Faith' project on sexuality is closed down – but discussion continues; Church 'must resource interfaith work'; Epstein and Bannon discussed 'taking down' Pope Francis; British Muslim Trust launch eventRuth Peacock
- How church investors are using a global benchmark to fight modern slavery February 13, 2026By Ruth Peacock Modern slavery is rising worldwide. An estimated 50 million people are trapped in slavery, 28 million of them in forced labour. Women and children are disproportionately affected. Last Sunday, on the 12th World Day against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo renewed the church’s “urgent call to confront and bring an end to this […]Ruth Peacock
- Religion news 12 February 2026 February 12, 2026CofE clergy will be trained to deal with mental health; Synod agrees new CofE safeguarding structure, with new charity and leader; Pew Research finds white evangelicals constant in support of Trump; Hindus ‘devastated’ as council sells only temple in East AngliaRuth Peacock
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Michael Wakelin
Executive Chairman
Religion Media Centre
Our Executive Chair, Michael Wakelin, is available for speaking engagements, training and advice on any matters relating to religion in the media and religious literacy in the public square. As well as being an Executive Producer working across many broadcast networks, he is also a former Head of Religious Broadcasting at the BBC and a founding Director of the Religion and Belief Literacy Partnership.
Ruth Peacock
Editorial Consultant
Religion Media Centre
The RMC has access to a network of expert commentators from the worlds of academia, religious leadership and journalism. Ruth will undertake to match your inquiry with the right contact and ensure a swift exchange of support and ideas as required. Our editorial consultant Ruth Peacock is available for an initial enquiry and has access to, and knowledge of, the full range of our expertise.
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