Milano Cortina 2026 concludes in Italy; 1.3 million tickets sold, 88% capacity.

Milano Cortina 2026 concludes in Italy; 1.3 million tickets sold, 88% capacity. Milano Cortina 2026: figures, records and stories from a memorable edition Milano Cortina 2026: figures, records and stories from a memorable edition A record-breaking edition: audiences, digital reach and global spectacle TheXXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026concluded as a global success, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. With1.3 million tickets sold, representing88% of total availability, the event attracted spectators from every continent:63% international, with Germany, the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and Canada among the most represented markets, and37% from Italy. ...

May 2, 2026

Papst Leo XIV. ernennt zwei Latino-Einwanderer zu US-Bischöfen in den USA; Wheeling-Charleston West Virginia und Laredo Texas

Papst Leo XIV. ernennt zwei Latino-Einwanderer zu US-Bischöfen in den USA; Wheeling-Charleston West Virginia und Laredo Texas Papst Leo XIV. macht zwei Latino-Einwanderer zu US-Bischöfen - katholisch.de Papst Leo XIV. macht zwei Latino-Einwanderer zu US-Bischöfen Vatikanstadt‐ Seit knapp einem Jahr ist der gebürtige US-Amerikaner Leo XIV. Papst. Wenn er Bischöfe ernennt, greift er oft auf Kirchenmänner mit Migrationshintergrund zurück. Nun hat er gleich zwei Latinos zu US-Bischöfen gemacht. Papst Leo XIV.hat zwei aus Lateinamerika eingewanderte Männer zu Bischöfen in den USA gemacht. Das geht aus einer Mitteilung des vatikanischen Presseamts vom Freitag hervor. Einer der neu ernannten Oberhirten, Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, war 1990 als 20-jähriger Flüchtling aus El Salvador im Kofferraum eines Autos illegal über die Grenze bei Tijuana nach Kalifornien eingereist. Der heute 55 Jahre alte Geistliche wird nun Bischof von Wheeling-Charleston im US-Bundesstaat West Virginia. ...

May 1, 2026

Dominican Republic & United States win medals at NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio; qualifier for 2026 U18 World Championship

Dominican Republic & United States win medals at NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio; qualifier for 2026 U18 World Championship Empowerment beach volleyball beneficiaries medal at NORCECA U18s – FIVB Three of the six medals at last week’s NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Championships went to duos representing FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported federations. Francisco De Jesus & Franklin Segura(pictured in the main photo; source: norceca.net)of the host nation Dominican Republic and Justin Barrios & Matthew Kempf of Nicaragua claimed silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s tournament, while Canada’s Julia McDougall & Natalia Casas picked up the women’s silver. US teams – Gavin Mortensen & Caden Phillips and Lauren Leach & Janie McCanna – topped the podiums, while the women’s bronze went to El Salvador’s Fatima Rendon & Devora Medina. The event in Juan Dolio served as a qualifier for the 2026 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, with the top five teams in each gender earning quota for their countries. ...

April 28, 2026

USA win gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic; Worlds quotas awarded to top five per gender

USA win gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic; Worlds quotas awarded to top five per gender Empowerment beach volleyball beneficiaries medal at NORCECA U18s – FIVB Three of the six medals at last week’s NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Championships went to duos representing FIVB Volleyball Empowerment supported federations. Francisco De Jesus & Franklin Segura(pictured in the main photo; source: norceca.net)of the host nation Dominican Republic and Justin Barrios & Matthew Kempf of Nicaragua claimed silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s tournament, while Canada’s Julia McDougall & Natalia Casas picked up the women’s silver. US teams – Gavin Mortensen & Caden Phillips and Lauren Leach & Janie McCanna – topped the podiums, while the women’s bronze went to El Salvador’s Fatima Rendon & Devora Medina. The event in Juan Dolio served as a qualifier for the 2026 FIVB U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, with the top five teams in each gender earning quota for their countries. ...

April 28, 2026