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

16 Sep, 2025 07:10 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Data Society & Culture

Human error exposes email addresses of Church of England abuse survivors

By Chris Eyte

Human error led to nearly 200 private email addresses linked to a redress scheme for Church of England abuse survivors being publicly disclosed. Kennedys, a global law firm based in the U.S., has worked with the Church of England to develop the Redress Scheme for survivors of church abuse to receive financial redress, therapeutic and spiritual support.
15 Sep, 2025 13:48 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Alarm sounded over Dutch bill to ban ‘gay conversion’ practices

By Chris Eyte

The Evangelical Alliance in the Netherlands has sounded alarm over the potential of a new ban on “gay conversion” practices passed by Dutch lawmakers to threaten pastoral guidance.
15 Sep, 2025 11:42 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Iraqi Christian slain while livestreaming in France

By Chris Eyte

An Iraqi Christian was stabbed to death on Friday (Sept. 10) while livestreaming on TikTok about his faith outside his apartment in Lyon, France.
12 Sep, 2025 05:08 EDT

US & Canada Data Society & Culture

Gen Z men face greatest identity crisis, latest chapter of State of the Bible report finds

By Chris Eyte

Gen Z men are experiencing the greatest “identity crisis” of any age group, according to new data from the American Bible Society’s 15th annual State of the Bible report. The sixth chapter of the 2025 report, released Sept. 10, examines self-image, beliefs, and priorities across generations and genders.
11 Sep, 2025 13:55 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Canadian Christian lawyers urge government to preserve charitable status for religious groups

By Chris Eyte

Nearly 300 Canadian attorneys and law students have signed an open letter urging the federal government to protect the charitable status of faith-based organizations, warning that recent parliamentary recommendations threaten religious freedom and community services.
10 Sep, 2025 09:25 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God

By Chris Eyte

World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10 and Dean Sikes, founder of “You Matter” ministries, an evangelist and sex abuse survivor, is concerned about the mental health of young people. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Sikes explains why he has written his latest book “You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life” (Fedd Books), to help people find a path to healing through God’s love, referencing Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Alm
10 Sep, 2025 08:15 EDT

Africa US & Canada Church & Missions

Assemblies of God launches largest missions initiative in 72 years to reach 42% unreached people groups

By Chris Eyte

Assemblies of God World Missions launched its largest initiative in 72 years at the 2025 General Council, aiming to expand missionaries and reach millions in unreached and unengaged people groups worldwide.
9 Sep, 2025 20:15 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Health Data

Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death

By Chris Eyte

A Canadian physician who has reportedly performed hundreds of assisted deaths has argued that poor housing conditions should be a legitimate reason to seek euthanasia.
9 Sep, 2025 18:40 EDT

US & Canada Africa Society & Culture Migration Education

Biola University honors late campus safety chief John Ojeisekhoba, international leader in higher education security

By Chris Eyte

Biola University is mourning John Ojeisekhoba, its campus safety chief and international leader in higher education security, who died at 54 after a distinguished career of service and global recognition.
9 Sep, 2025 09:10 EDT

Oceania Religious Freedom

Prayer ban reaffirmed in New South Wales (NSW), Australia

By Chris Eyte

The attorney general of New South Wales (NSW), Australia last week reaffirmed a ban on praying for sexually struggling people even if they request it.
8 Sep, 2025 13:40 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children Data

Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions

By Chris Eyte

Marriage rates in New Zealand have reached historic lows, according to new government data, prompting the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) to affirm the value of strong marriages for families and society.
6 Sep, 2025 18:30 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children

Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

By Chris Eyte

A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat

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