Cor Ecclesiae

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 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. Full media resources available at  www.sacredheart.edu/pope

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 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. Full media resources available at  www.sacredheart.edu/pope

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 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. Full media resources available at  www.sacredheart.edu/pope

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 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. Full media resources available at  www.sacredheart.edu/pope

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 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. Full media resources available at  www.sacredheart.edu/pope