Cor Ecclesiae

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.