Contact: Gail Coniglio, 954-723-0336, gailjean@bellsouth.net

DETROIT, April 7, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Teresa Tomeo, award-winning Catholic reporter, syndicated talk show host, media expert and best-selling author, is one of the featured correspondents for Pope John Paul II's beatification taking place on Sunday, May 1st, 2011 for both the international Catholic network of EWTN and the Michigan based Ave Maria Radio. In addition to leading a pilgrimage to Rome for this historical event, Teresa is making herself available for media commentary to all major cable, radio, and media outlets before, during, and after her assignment, which is scheduled for April 27th through May 4th.

Tomeo was chosen as one of 250 delegates from around the world to attend the Vatican Women's Congress held in 2008 in Rome marking the 20th Anniversary of John Paul the Second's Letter, "On the Dignity and Vocation of Women."

"It's hard to describe what it means for this Catholic and for this journalist who has spent her professional life in the media to be covering this event, as he was 'the media Pope' helping not just Catholics but all people engaging the culture through the many forms of mass communication now available."

With nearly 30 years of experience in TV, radio and newspaper, Teresa Tomeo is owner of Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC, a professional media consulting company. Tomeo is available to comment on a number of news worthy topics relating to the upcoming beatification of John Paul II including:

• John Paul the Second and the media.
   
• John Paul the Second as the "People's Pope" and the "Pilgrim's Pope."
   
• John Paul the Second and his writings about and for women.
   
• The Catholic Church and its continued relevance in the world.

As an expert on faith and culture, media influence, and media activism, Tomeo has been featured on a number of networks and national programs including The O'Reilly Factor, Fox & Friends, CNBC, and the EWTN Global Catholic Radio and Television Network. Teresa is a popular speaker, as well as featured columnist and special correspondent for the national Catholic newspaper, "Our Sunday Visitor." Tomeo hosts a weekday morning radio program, the "Catholic Connection" on Ave Maria Radio as well as hosting EWTN's popular new Television Series, "The Catholic View for Women." To schedule Teresa for an interview, contact Gail Coniglio at (954) 723-0336 or E-mail gailjean@bellsouth.net. To keep up on every happening in Rome of Pope John Paul II's beatification, be sure to follow Teresa Tomeo on Facebook and Twitter, as well as her blog at www.TeresaTomeo.com.