Vatican Journalist Colleen Dulle to Speak on Faith, Truth, and Storytelling

When Colleen Dulle reports from Rome, she often finds herself standing at the intersection of faith, truth, and storytelling. As a multimedia journalist and Vatican correspondent for America Media, and host of the widely followed "Inside the Vatican" podcast, Dulle has built a career translating complex Church moments into stories that resonate with everyday Catholics around the world.

On Sunday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Loyola Marymount University's Ahmanson Auditorium University Hall 1000), Dulle will be in conversation about "Bearing Witness to a Divided Church - Confessions of a Vatican Reporter." The event draws directly from her professional experience and her recent book, "Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter."

On Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Marymount Institute, Dulle will be joined by Molly Cahill and Ashley McKinless for a discussion titled "Faith with a Byline: Reflections on Vocation and Public Witness."

Dulle's work has taken her into some of the most consequential and challenging moments in contemporary Church life. From reporting on Vatican proceedings to appearing as a commentator on major news networks, she has covered stories that test both journalistic rigor and personal faith. Her writing and podcasting are known for clarity and accuracy, and a tone that is reflective, pastoral, and deeply human.

What makes Dulle's visit especially meaningful for the LMU community is the way her work embodies the university's Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount commitment to thoughtful engagement with the world. Her approach to journalism mirrors a core Ignatian practice: paying close attention, asking difficult questions, and seeking truth with intellect and compassion.

In her talk, Dulle reflects on what it means to "bear witness" as a journalist in a time when the Church itself can feel divided and complex. She speaks candidly about how covering difficult stories has challenged her, deepened her faith, and clarified her sense of vocation. For students, faculty, and staff, her perspective offers a powerful example of how professional life and spiritual life can inform and strengthen one another.

Dulle's presence on campus also offers students a glimpse into the evolving world of Catholic media and storytelling. Through her podcast, writing, and public speaking, she models how digital media can be used thoughtfully to inform, engage, and build community across distances.

As LMU continues to foster dialogue at the intersection of faith, justice, and intellectual life, Dulle's visit serves as an invitation: to listen carefully, to reflect deeply, and to consider how each of us is called to tell stories that matter. Register here for the event and for more information.