Chris Eyte

International Correspondent

Chris Eyte serves as International Correspondent for CDI, covering Europe, the United States & Canada, the Caribbean and Oceania. He has worked in journalism and copywriting for some 18 years, mostly for Christian media publications in the UK, the US and Australia. He is an English graduate from the University of St Andrews in Scotland where he was President of the St Andrews Literary Society. In his free time, he enjoys writing devotionals and runs his own blog (hislovefrees.life). Chris has traveled extensively, living briefly in South Africa and Belgium, and now resides in South Wales in the UK with his wife and children.

Articles by Chris Eyte

17 Mar, 2026 11:54 EDT

Europe Health Society & Culture

Confusion over abortion rights in Northern Ireland highlighted by reported case

By Chris Eyte

The case of a schoolgirl reportedly sent from Northern Ireland to England for an abortion, and reportedly left traumatized by the experience, shows how confusion remains about abortion rights, an evangelical advocate for mothers and children has told Christian Daily International.
16 Mar, 2026 15:10 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture

Christian legal group raises safety concerns over ‘all-gender’ toilet rules in Australia

By Chris Eyte

New building rules in Australia allowing “all-gender” toilets have raised safety concerns for girls and women, according to a Christian legal rights group. State governments have until May 1 to either adopt or reject new rules that could reduce the number of single-sex toilets in public buildings, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) reported.
16 Mar, 2026 14:25 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Mullally walks historic pilgrimage before installation

By Chris Eyte

The new Archbishop of Canterbury will take part in a six-day, 140-kilometer (87-mile) walking pilgrimage beginning Tuesday (March 17) from London to Canterbury in England to spiritually prepare for her official installation service at Canterbury Cathedral on March 25.
16 Mar, 2026 13:50 EDT

US & Canada Data Church & Missions Society & Culture

Research suggests young Canadians showing greater openness to religion

By Chris Eyte

A new research report suggests that young Canadians may be showing greater openness to religion, even as overall religious affiliation in the country remains low.
16 Mar, 2026 09:01 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

UK investor offers to buy church and give it rent-free to Christian ministry

By Chris Eyte

A local businessman and YouTuber known for offering controversial wealth-creation advice says he is so frustrated by empty church buildings in England that he has offered to buy one and rent it free of charge to a Christian community willing to use it for worship, evangelism and serving the homeless.
13 Mar, 2026 11:41 EDT

Europe Health Migration Society & Culture

Spanish evangelical leader welcomes expanded migrant health care but warns of ‘call effect’

By Chris Eyte

A senior evangelical leader in Spain has cautiously welcomed a government decision to expand access to public health care for migrants without legal residency, while warning that poorly controlled policies could unintentionally encourage “health tourism.”
13 Mar, 2026 09:40 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Church & Missions

Churches urged to support adults aging out of alternative care

By Chris Eyte

A Christian leader working to connect churches with orphan-support initiatives is urging congregations to better support young adults leaving alternative care, after new research highlighted ongoing challenges they face in adulthood.
11 Mar, 2026 14:20 EDT

Caribbean Society & Culture Health Church & Missions

Evangelical body pledges to help eliminate drugs in St. Kitts and Nevis

By Chris Eyte

Evangelical leaders on the Caribbean island of Nevis met to discuss drug concerns in the wider community and pledged to support efforts to combat illegal substances.
10 Mar, 2026 15:09 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Oceania US & Canada Latin America Middle East Caribbean Society & Culture Family & Children

Salvation Army warns of 'significant gaps' in protecting exploited children

By Chris Eyte

Many children remain at risk of sexual exploitation, human trafficking and poverty—particularly migrant children—the Salvation Army warned during the 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on March 9.
9 Mar, 2026 08:25 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Family & Children

Ukrainian Bible Society distributes Bibles to help the traumatized, especially children

By Chris Eyte

The Ukrainian Bible Society (UBS) reports that 1.6 million Bibles have been distributed in the country since Russia’s invasion, averaging nearly 1,000 copies per day. In 2026, demand is also rising for trauma support initiatives.
9 Mar, 2026 08:20 EDT

Oceania Health

Papua New Guinea prime minister visits YWAM medical ship ahead of 2026 outreach

By Chris Eyte

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape visited the MV YWAM PNG ship ahead of its first voyage of 2026 to Western Province, expressing support for its health and education initiatives serving local communities.
6 Mar, 2026 09:43 EST

Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities

By Chris Eyte

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”

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