Interviews & Articles
EWTN LIVE from the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV’s First Regina Coeli Prayer. Teresa Tomeo joins hosts Montse Alvarado & Dr. Matthew Bunson for live coverage of the event. Click Here to Watch.
WXYZ, ABC Detroit interviewed Teresa Tomeo about her reflections on being in St. Peter’s Square when the new Pope Leo XIV was announced and presented to the world. Click Here to Watch.
Diocese of Saginaw. John Gonzalez, Director of Communications for the Diocese, chats with Teresa Tomeo about the Papal Conclave and her new book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. Click Here to Watch.
CBS Detroit‘s “Michigan Catholics talk conclave’s impact on Church’s future,” featuring Teresa Tomeo by Elaine Rojas-Castillo. Click Here to Watch.
Why are the steps to the Conclave important & how is this an opportunity to explain the faith? Fr. Rob Jack & Teresa Tomeo discussed this on “Driving Home the Faith” on Sacred Heart Radio.
What will be happening after the death of Pope Francis? Teresa Tomeo spoke with CBS Detroit about the next steps for the Catholic Church in mourning. Click Here to Watch.
WXYZ TV in Detroit interviewed Catholics, including Catholic talk show host Teresa Tomeo, about Pope Francis and his passing. Click here to Watch.
The Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis. WJR Radio‘s Kevin Dietz and Teresa Tomeo talked about the Pope’s love of the people, how people who are visiting Rome during the Jubilee Year will have their visit next week impacted, and the Pope’s lying in state. Listen at 1:13:47. Click here to Listen.
Chris Fillar of WWJ950 Newsradio in Detroit invited Teresa Tomeo to discuss the death of Pope Francis and what happens next to elect a new pope. Click here to listen.
Canonizations! Bl. Carlo Acutis will be canonized soon. Matt Swaim & Teresa Tomeo chatted on the Son Rise Morning Show about canonizations and where to go to see saints relics in Rome or Assisi while you are in Italy Segment begins at 1:08:28. Listen Here!
Bear Woznick Adventure Podcast. Got two weeks vacation time? How do you navigate the Jubilee Year of Hope in Italy? Bear Woznick & Teresa Tomeo had a great time talking about the experience of Italy and what you must see and do. Click Here to Watch.
Son Rise Morning Show. Co-Host Matt Swaim and guest Teresa Tomeo discuss the feast of the Annunciation, and Florence and Orvieto, Italy. Click Here to Listen. Segment begins at 1:09:10.
EWTN Bookmark. Host Doug Keck talks to Teresa Tomeo about her new book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. Click Here to Watch.
Roadmap to Heaven Podcast. How can you celebrate the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis on April 27th at home? Teresa chats with Adam Wright on Roadmap To Heaven. Click Here to Listen. Segment begins at 18:05.
Visiting Italy during the Jubilee Year? Teresa Tomeo has some great advice so you can make the most of your trip! Click Here to Read at the National Catholic Register!
Doug Keck interviewed Teresa Tomeo about her book about her mother Rosie, “Everything’s Coming Up Rosie: 10 Things My Feisty Italian-American Mom Taught Me About Living A Godly Life,” on EWTN Bookmark. Watch Here.
Be like a saint! Matt Swaim & Teresa Tomeo chatted on the Son Rise Morning show about the importance of silence and pondering like the Blessed Mother this Lent. Segment begins at 1:09:06. Listen Here!
We never know exactly what God has in mind for us. But one thing is sure: He’s always about the business of preparing us for it. Women of Grace host Johnnette Williams speaks with guest Teresa Tomeo, who take us into her life experiences to prove that God works all things to the good for those who are called according to His purposes. Click Here to Watch.
Have you ever meet anyone who just, well, “laid it on the line” but whose simple words, often homespun, have clung to your heart and mind, and have become influencers throughout your life? In this Women of Grace episode, we’ll meet just such a person via the recollections of her daughter. Teresa Tomeo is the guest and she’ll tell us why everything still continues to come up Rosie. Click Here to Watch.
Matt Swaim of the Son Rise Morning Show discussed with Teresa Tomeo what is going on in Rome and the Vatican during Lent with Pope Francis not taking part during his illness. The segment begins at 1:09:30. Click Here to Listen.
EWTN Host Johnnette Williams and Teresa talk about the state of the world and the media, and how the Church and God’s teachings are an antidote to the teachings of the world, which is good for all of us. Click Here to Watch.
Kevin Dietz of WJR Radio‘s “All Talk with Kevin Dietz” in Detroit spoke with Teresa Tomeo about Pope Francis‘ health and what happens when a pope becomes gravely ill. Segment begins at 1:01:19. Click Here to Listen.
Son Rise Morning Show. Co-Host Matt Swaim and guest Teresa Tomeo discuss the latest on the health of Pope Francis and that Catholics around the world are praying for the him. Click Here to Listen.
WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit. With the health crisis of Pope Francis enduring, WXYZ in Detroit interviewed Teresa Tomeo for comment on Catholics praying for the Pope. Click Here to Watch.
EWTN LIVE with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Fr. Mitch and Teresa discuss ways to participate in the Jubilee Year of Hope, specifically by planning the ideal pilgrimage to Italy. Click Here to Watch.
EWTN Bookmark Brief. Host Doug Keck spoke with Teresa Tomeo about her new book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders on an abbreviated version of the show Bookmark. Click Here to Watch.
Catholic Community Media, Hosts David Dawson, Jeff Blackwell, and Gaby Smith speak with Teresa Tomeo about travel to Italy and her new book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. Click Here to Watch.
Pope Francis’ health has been in the headlines. Kevin Dietz invited me to his show “All Talk with Kevin Dietz” on WJR Radio to discuss the Pope’s health and the Jubilee Year. The segment begins at 1:03. Click Here to Listen.
People are looking to Italy for a travel experience that is truly transformative! Catholic News Agency interviewed Italy travel expert and author of “Italy’s Shrines and Wonders,” Teresa Tomeo about the 1.3 million pilgrims who have already visited Rome in January 2025. And how during this Jubilee Year many people will be transformed, especially with the canonizations planned for Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassatti. Click here to read.
Church and Culture. When is the best time of year to go to Italy & how do you savor the experience amongst all the people in the Jubilee Year? Teresa and host Deal Hudson on Ave Maria Radio’s “Church and Culture” show discuss great insider tips for traveling in Italy, including quick day trips from major cities like Rome or Venice, how to see the historic Etruscan areas, where to stay on the Amalfi Coast, and much more! Click here to Listen.
Son Rise Morning Show. Hosts Anna Mitchell and Matt Swain welcome Teresa to talk about Italy, St. Scholastica and her brother St. Benedict. Teresa highlights their region of Lazio in Italy, and Monte Cassino. Click here to listen.
Miracle Hunter. Teresa Tomeo and host Michael O’Neill talk about the beauty of Italy and some of the best places and regions to go to enjoy your visit during the busy Jubilee Year. Listen to episode of February 8, 2025. The segment begins at 32:53. Click Here to Listen.
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Host Marcus Peter and Teresa Tomeo discuss pilgrimages, especially Italy during the Jubilee Year. She explains how to not just see tourist sites, but take the time to nourish yourself spiritually. Click here to listen.
Morning Joy Radio Show. Host Keith Downey and Teresa Tomeo talk about how to have a relaxing and memorable trip to Italy during the Jubilee Year. Click here to watch.
Jubilee of Deacons: Exploring the Towns of Italy’s Most Beloved Deacons. Learn about five special locations to visit if you are planning an Italy trip during 2025. Click here to read.
The Rome Boys’ Chris Martin talks with Teresa Tomeo about her new book “Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations off the Beaten Path.”
Fr. Edward Looney Podcast. Planning a trip to Italy during the Jubilee Year 2025? Teresa shares with Fr. Edward Looney insider travel tips to make your pilgrimage or vacation unforgettable! Visit the Shrines and Wonders page for details!
Teresa Tomeo joins Adam Wright for a conversation about the Jubilee Year of Hope as well as insights into making an Italian Pilgrimage. Click Here to listen to Roadmap to Heaven podcast.
Planning a trip to Italy during the Jubilee Year. Listen to Fr. Rob Jack talking with Teresa Tomeo on Driving Home the Faith. Interview begins at 1:08:37.
Teresa speaks about launching her new book “Italy’s Shrines and Wonders” Experience Italy to the fullest!
7 Ways to Make the Most of the Jubilee Year — at Home and in Rome. Teresa Tomeo explains how to navigate, and enjoy, the Jubilee Year if you travel to Rome, and the best way to celebrate in your own diocese. Click here to read in the National Catholic Register.
Interview with the Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News, Matthew Bunson, on National Catholic Register’s “Register Radio”. Teresa Tomeo and Matthew discuss the Jubilee Year and her new book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. Click here to Listen.
Interview with WWJ 950am in Detroit. Teresa Tomeo speaks with WWJ950 about the Jubilee Year of Hope – what it is, why it is important, and how is it celebrated, both in Detroit or in Italy! Click here to Listen.
Interview with WWJ 950am in Detroit. Teresa Tomeo speaks with WWJ950 about the Jubilee Year of Hope – what it is, why it is important, and how is it celebrated, both in Detroit or in Italy! Click here to Listen.
Joe in Black Ministries Podcast. Teresa Tomeo and her husband Deacon Dominick Pastore chat with Fr. Joe Krupp about travel, living in Italy, her new book Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path, the Good News Cruise, and a lot more fun topics! Click here to Watch. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player.
The Jubilee Year of Hope has begun! Whether you will be visiting the Eternal City of Rome or not in 2025, this is a great opportunity to embrace Italy’s unique holiday customs directly connected to the Catholic faith. Click Here to Read at the National Catholic Register.
Epiphany Radio Show on Ave Maria Radio. Teresa Tomeo talks with Epiphany radio show host Vanessa Denha Garmo about Italian Christmas Traditions. Teresa, now a part-time resident of central Italy, and the owner of Italy travel consulting service T’s Italy: TravelItalyExpert.com, discusses her new book Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path. Click here to Listen.
Catholic Pilgrimages. Alexandra Greeley writing for Catholic Stand interviews Teresa Tomeo about travel to Italy and the spiritual impact of Catholic pilgrimages! Click here to read.
I visited Al Kresta’s radio show Kresta in the Afternoon to discuss our 2024 T’s Italy “La Dolce Fede” Sweet Life of Faith Pilgrimage coming this October 26th! The Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Sorrento, San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio’s Church) & much more! It’s Italy Coast to Coast! Listen to the Show Here starting at 4:54. Find out more about the pilgrimage Click Here!
Madonna del Bagni: A Sanctuary For Love and Healing. Teresa Tomeo and her husband Deacon Dom Pastore found a very unique & little known Marian shrine in the Umbrian region of Italy. It’s a little-known love story not only between a husband and wife, but between the Blessed Mother and her many grateful children. Click here to read.
What is a pilgrimage and how can it help you get closer to God? Teresa Tomeo is one of the featured experts in this article on Catholic Exchange, Planning Pilgrimages in 2024. Click here to read.
Teresa has appeared on many media outlets discussing her book Everything’s Coming Up Rosie: 10 Things My Feisty Italian-American Mom Taught Me About Living a Godly Life. Click here to be taken to Teresa’s main website “Rosie Book” page to see all the interviews!
Teresa paid a visit to Vanessa Denha Garmo’s show “Epiphany” on Ave Maria Radio to tell everyone about the La Dolce Fede “Sweet Life of Faith” pilgrimage November 2023 to Assisi, Orvieto, Greccio where St. Francis made the first scene, Rome and more! Listen here. (The interview begins at 33:49)
Have you thought about the difference between a pilgrimage and a vacation? “Midday Moms” Host Dorothy Pilarski interviewed very experienced pilgrimage leaders, Teresa Tomeo of T’s Italy & others. Click Here to Watch!
Living “La Dolce Fede” in the footsteps of Sts. Francis & Peter pilgrimage! My friend Al Kresta of Kresta in the Afternoon & I chatted about my upcoming T’s Italy “Sweet Life of Faith” trip to Italy in November! Click here to listen!
Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. and Teresa Tomeo (in Italy) chat about how important pilgrimages are to one’s Catholic faith, as well as devotion to the Eucharist and Eucharistic Miracles. Listen to The Catholic Current on The Stations of the Cross Radio Network.
New Italian Pilgrimage: La Dolce Fede. Catholic Exchange sat down for an interview with Teresa Tomeo to discuss the tradition of pilgrimages in the Church, such as: how a pilgrimage differs from a vacation, the graces you receive, and much more. Read it here.
Teresa Tomeo discusses with Tracy Sabol of EWTN News Nightly what she is seeing on the ground in Rome. As her pilgrimages continue, Tomeo fills us in on whether she has roughly the same amount of pilgrims as before the pandemic and other world troubles, and what the highlights of her recent trip are. She discusses whether she has any future trips to Italy or any other Catholic site in Europe planned. Click here to watch.
Teresa spoke with Vanessa Denha Garmo on her “It’s Your Community” radio show on WJR Radio. They talked about amazing Italy, the current travel situation there, & how you can adopt an old Olive Tree! Listen to episode 58 at: WJR Radio
Teresa Tomeo on EWTN News Nightly in Rome, tells us how Rome looks now compared to previous trips and shares more on her project “Rome from Home Virtual Pilgrimage.” Tomeo discusses what it was like interviewing Andrea Bocelli. Click Here to Watch.
Catholic Connection, July 14, 2021 – Dr. Elizabeth Lev, an art historian living in Rome, gives us an update on travel, lack of crowds, and COVID-19 fallout in Rome. Interview begins at 27:05.
Teresa chats with host Tracy Sabol of EWTN News Nightly about a return to travel in Italy after lockdowns, from the beautiful city of Rome.
Teresa visits the Sonrise Morning Show to report on the condition of Rome, the Vatican and Italy for pilgrimages, now that Italy has reopened to travelers from the U.S.
Listen to my interview with Chuck Gaidica for the Frank Beckmann show on WJR News/Talk Detroit.
Al Kresta & I had a lovely interview about the launch of T’s Italy on Ave Maria Radio & EWTN Radio’s Kresta in the Afternoon.
Anna Mitchell of the Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio & I had a great discussion about T’s Italy, and how I can help you enhance your next Italy trip.
Press Releases
DETROIT, MI – June 3, 2022 — Since Italy has dropped all COVID travel requirements for American tourists this week, top Catholic Talk Show host and T’s Italy Founder, Teresa Tomeo, is holding that door open, welcoming a group of US pilgrims to “Bella Italia” this fall. Continue Reading…
DETROIT, Michigan, May 18, 2022 — The dream of leading new, exclusive, and unique tours and pilgrimages to Italy is about to become a reality for Teresa Tomeo, Founder of T’s Italy leading Catholic travel consultation company. Building on her 30+ years as a veteran journalist, Catholic syndicated talk show host and best-selling author, Tomeo, has combined her faith with her experience in Italy travel with nearly 60 visits to Italy, to launch T’s Italy pilgrimages where she will lead pilgrims to connect their faith with “the sweet life” of Italy, and take them off the beaten path through some well-known (and not so well known) hilltop towns in the beautiful Italian countryside. Continue Reading…
ANN ARBOR, MI, June 22, 2021 — “Italy is open and once again welcoming leisure travelers from the U.S. with open arms; so put a trip to Italy back on your summer bucket list. In Italy, you encounter God through a beauty that makes you feel like you’re walking in a Michelangelo or Raphael painting,” explains Teresa Tomeo, an Italy travel expert, Catholic award-winning author and speaker, journalist and talk show host. Tomeo is among the first travel consultants to return to Italy after its reopening to Americans after a 14-month hiatus. Continue Reading…
DETROIT, MI, July 11, 2019 – “In Italy, you encounter God through beauty that makes you feel like you’re walking onto a picturesque canvas,” explains Teresa Tomeo, author, speaker, and Catholic talk show host. After over fifty trips to Italy, Tomeo has launched “T’s Italy” at TravelItalyExpert.com with the slogan, “Traveling to Italy with Teresa Tomeo in your pocket,” offering her personal insights on where to eat, stay, shop, play and pray—to help make the most out of the Italy travel experience. Continue Reading…
