Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University
Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond.
Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging with the pressing questions of today’s Catholic world. Regular panelists Michelle Loris, Ph.D., Psy.D., Daniel Rober, Ph.D. and Charlie Gillespie, Ph.D. join Dr. Higgins along with special guests to help bridge the gap between academic scholarship and public understanding, offering listeners a rich, engaging and timely perspective on Catholicism’s past, present and future.
Cor Ecclesiae: A Deep Dive Inside Pope Leo's Encyclical on Humanity & AI (Ep. 14)
13 May 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: CNN Correspondent Christopher Lamb on His New Pope Leo Book, "American Hope" (Ep. 13)
22 Apr 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo's Voice in a Turbulent World (Episode 12)
8 Apr 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo on Iran and the Politics of Peace (Episode 11)
18 Mar 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Women and the Church: A Conversation with Colleen Dulle, Vatican Reporter (Episode 10)
11 Mar 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Francis’ Vision and the Future of Church Governance (Episode 9)
26 Feb 2026
The Vatican Draws a Line: Immigration, Trump’s Peace Board, and the SSPX (Episode 8)
11 Feb 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo's decision not to visit the United States in 2026 (Episode 7)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
14 Jan 2026
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo's Role in Global Stability (Episode 6)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
17 Dec 2025
Cor Ecclesiae: Why Synodality Matters for the Church Today (Episode 5)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
19 Nov 2025
Cor Ecclesiae: Church Politics at Home and Abroad (Episode 4)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
29 Oct 2025
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo's Pastoral Vision (Episode 3)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
24 Sept 2025
Cor Ecclesiae: Sacred Heart University poll reveals widespread trust in Pope Leo (Episode 2) ft. Christopher White
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
27 Aug 2025
Cor Ecclesiae: Pope Leo's First 100 Days (Episode 1)
Introducing Cor Ecclesiae — A New Podcast from Sacred Heart University Cor Ecclesiae, translating to The Heart of the Church, is a roundtable-style podcast series hosted by Sacred Heart University Professor Emeritus Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D.. This monthly series explores the evolving landscape of the Catholic Church under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV and beyond. Each episode blends scholarly insight with historical perspective, reflecting on the Church’s enduring traditions while engaging w...
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