Press Release – With News of Pope Francis’ Death, Millions More to Flock to Rome for Papal Funeral and Election of New Pope

Renowned EWTN Catholic Talk Show Host and Italy Aficionado Offers Insider Tips for American Travelers headed to the Eternal City and Beyond

DETROIT, MI, April 21, 2025 — “Up to 40 million people were already expected to be in Rome for the Jubilee Year and now that number will increase exponentially with the passing of Pope Francis,” says noted EWTN Catholic talk show host, Italy Travel Coach, and half-time Italy resident, Teresa Tomeo. Tomeo is available for comment on how Americans can best navigate traveling to this most beloved destination during this monumental time in history.

Tomeo continued, “Anytime a Holy Father passes away it is a sad time for the world. I encourage the entire world to pray, especially as we look to the election of a new Pontiff, the faith and moral leader of the world. Travelers need now more than ever to prepare for even larger than normal crowds, and be open for a possibly different and more powerful and transformative Italy experience,” says Tomeo.

Teresa Tomeo has authored more than 12 books, including two specifically about Italy. Her latest, Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations off the Beaten Path (EWTN Publishing) was released in January 2025. After two decades and over 60 trips to Italy, Teresa founded T’s Italy, an Italy Travel Consultation Company. Since founding T’s Italy, Tomeo coaches hundreds of travelers each year and is available for interviews to discuss the following:

  • Navigating Rome for Pope Francis’ Funeral, Conclave and Election of a New Pope, and Postponement of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Canonization
  • Insider Tips on Italy Travel and the Ins and Outs of a Jubilee Year
  • Faith Factor: How the Election of a New Pope Impacts the World and Travelers to Italy.
  • Italy’s Shrines and Wonders: Discovering the Gems off Italy’s Beaten Path that lead people to faith in Christ, beauty, and hope.
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