The Vatican stopped the demolition of Luna Park after the death of Pope Francis

The concessionaire closed the stadium earlier this year in order to perform its “remodeling”, but the Versions about his demolition gained strength and, in fact, the initiative was approved by the National Commission of Monuments, of places and historical goodsdespite being declared a National Historical Monument and is within a Historical Protection Area.

The questions of the Vatican and Pope Francis to the concession

However, suspicions about eventual facts not so holy occurred in the concession process and the Investigation that in the United States is carried out on the majority shareholder of DF Entertainment, the American firm Live Nation EntertainmentThey put a brake on the demolition of the mythical Buenos Aires stadium.

Thus he was arranged by Santa See after the death of Pope Francis, so “Without the authorization of the Vatican you cannot sign the contract or initiate any project. It is Vatican regulations, ”said sources from the archbishopric of Buenos Aires to the newspaper The nation.

The operation of Dicasteries – organisms in charge of various areas of ecclesiastical management – was suspended for the death of Jorge Bergoglio, and with this the approval of the demolition project. “Each dicas supplies is directed by a prefect and All of them also renounced waiting for a new Pope. Therefore, everything is standing”, Confirmed the same sources.

In addition, Francisco had already ordered a legal audit through a legal study of Rome for Investigating why the Archbishopric chose a proposal that would violate articles of the Constitution of the City, Law 1,777 and the Building Codewhich protect Buenos Aires cultural heritage.

What did the concessionary company say about Luna Park

Time after the position of the Holy See and the archbishopric of Buenos Aires, the company DF Entertainment issued a statement in which it expresses that “Luna Park deserves – and is entitled – to recover the brightness that characterized it for so many decades of history and memorable encounters”.

In that sense, it is noticed in the public declaration that “We are aware that the current cultural context presents new challenges and that the public becomes more and more comprehensive and quality experience. We are convinced that this new stage will allow to offer overlapping experiences, which enrich the cultural life of the city of Buenos Aires and consolidate it as an artistic lighthouse in the region. ”

Finally, “we also reaffirm our commitment to the patrimonial preservation of the stadium, as reflected in the project presented. We have always acted – and we will continue to do it – within the current legal framework, with deep respect for the history and symbolic value of Luna Park. ”