Andy Drozdziak
Young Catholics are being encouraged to be ‘unstoppable’ as tickets are announced for the next Flame event.
Flame, the largest Catholic Youth event in the UK, will take place on 15th March 2025 at OVO Arena, Wembley. It is organised by CYMFed, the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation, which works throughout the UK to support and help deliver the mission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
The theme chosen for the event is ‘unstoppable’, with Catholic worship collective One Hope Project and Adenike Adewale already booked to be attending. 2025 has been declared a Jubilee year by Pope Francis, under the banner of ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. Event organiser Mary Madziva explained the meaning behind the theme.
“The world often tells young people what they can’t do. ‘Unstoppable’ flips the narrative,” Mary told the Universe.
“It tells them that, with faith and determination, they can achieve greatness. ‘Unstoppable’ serves as a reminder that, with God’s love and the community’s support, they can rise above obstacles and overcome all barriers.”
In the most recent Flame event, in March 2023, over 8,000 young people gathered at the OVO Arena, Wembley, to hear international speakers, Christian musicians and moments of prayer and adoration.
Worship music was provided by Adenike, One Hope Project, GuvnaB and Faith Child. Filipino-born Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, shared his personal story. A message from Pope Francis was also read out, in which the Holy Father encouraged the young people to ‘dare to be different [and] point to ideals other than those of this world, testifying to the beauty of generosity, service, purity, perseverance, forgiveness, fidelity to our personal vocation, prayer, the pursuit of justice and the common good, love for the poor, and social friendship.’
Mary Madziva shared her hopes that Flame 2025 will help young people to ‘light up the world.’
“We look forward with great hope for Flame 2025,” she said.
“Since 2012, Flame has allowed parish, school and diocesan groups to gather and journey together, and share a day of prayer, worship and learning led by world-class speakers and musicians. For the youth of England and Wales, we hope Flame 2025 inspires and reminds them that with God on their side, they can light up the world with their passion and faith.”
Bookings for Flame 2025 are now open, with passes available at an early bird price of £29 each. For further information, including group booking prices, visit www.cymfed.org.uk/flame