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

4 Jul, 2025 12:40 EDT

US & Canada Migration Society & Culture

Quarter of Americans fear they or a loved one could be deported, study finds

By Chris Eyte

Latest figures show that a quarter of all adults in the U.S. (23%) are worrying that they, or a loved one, could be deported from the country in the near future. Pew Research Center released the findings after conducting a survey earlier last month (June 2-8, 2025). The percentage figure of those concerned about deportation has increased from 19 percent in March. It also shows the issue troubles those politically supporting the Democrats more than Republicans.
3 Jul, 2025 06:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Health

Swiss Evangelical Alliance opposes egg donation plans for women in Switzerland

By Chris Eyte

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance (Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz, SEA) has strongly opposed a government proposal to legalize egg donation for women, warning that it raises serious ethical concerns and risks the exploitation of vulnerable donors.
2 Jul, 2025 12:42 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Italy urged to broaden religious freedom protections

By Chris Eyte

Christian groups on Monday (June 30) called on Italy to broaden religious freedoms to protect a wider range of church denominations at the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC).
2 Jul, 2025 08:25 EDT

US & Canada Migration Society & Culture

Evangelical body welcomes US pause on deporting immigrant laborers in agriculture and hospitality

By Chris Eyte

The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has welcomed a recent U.S. government decision to halt arrests and deportations of non-criminal immigrants working in agriculture and hospitality—calling the policy shift a step toward greater stability for immigrant families, American communities, and the churches they attend.
1 Jul, 2025 10:20 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing

By Chris Eyte

The Spanish Evangelical Alliance (Alianza Evangélica Española/AEE) has publicly denounced a bill that would imprison pastors and others helping those wishing to leave a practicing homosexual lifestyle or reconcile their gender identity with their gender.
1 Jul, 2025 09:30 EDT

US & Canada Middle East Society & Culture Education

Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.

By Chris Eyte

Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls, including a rare manuscript outlining the beliefs and structure of the ancient Qumran sect, are now on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The scrolls are part of the ongoing “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI), marking the final rotation before the exhibit closes on Sept. 2.
30 Jun, 2025 06:40 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

By Chris Eyte

Two previously unknown letters by British politician and Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce have been unearthed in the archives of the University of Chester, shedding light on the later years of his life and ministry. The letters were penned by Wilberforce to Rev. Henry Raikes, son of his close friend Thomas Raikes, who was Governor of the Bank of England between 1797 and 1799.
29 Jun, 2025 13:20 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

By Chris Eyte

At the 2025 European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Rev. Michael Reeves challenged common assumptions about evangelistic outreach, urging a return to Spirit-empowered, Scripture-based proclamation rooted in relational trust. In an interview with Christian Daily International/Christian Post, Reeves emphasized that effective evangelism is not limited to pulpits but happens through everyday relationships, empowered by God’s Spirit rather than human ability. He highlighted the gospel’s power to r
27 Jun, 2025 15:35 EDT

Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture

Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion

By Chris Eyte

The Australian Christian Lobby is relaunching its annual “Baby Booties” campaign to draw national attention to the deaths of hundreds of babies born alive during abortion procedures—infants who are then denied medical care and left to die in hospitals across the country.
27 Jun, 2025 15:10 EDT

Oceania Europe Society & Culture Education

Bible belonging to a founding father of South Australia discovered in charity shop

By Chris Eyte

A rare 1726 Bible once owned by George Fife Angas, a founding figure of South Australia, has been discovered in a charity storeroom and donated to the South Australian Parliamentary Library, where it is now being studied for its historical significance and personal annotations. The Bible, found among donated goods at an Australian Red Cross store in Mount Barker, contains handwritten annotations spanning decades, including personal reflections and family records from both George Fife and his des
26 Jun, 2025 10:20 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Education Family & Children

Alpha Canada issues call for Christians to pray for each of the 4,911 high schools in the country

By Chris Eyte

Alpha Canada has launched a nationwide prayer campaign challenging Christians to pray weekly for the students and staff when the 4,911 Canadian high schools start the forthcoming school year this September, as the country “grapples with growing economic, social and cultural challenges.” Titled Made For This: Uniting in Prayer for All 4,911 High Schools Across Canada, the campaign asks for churches to set aside intentional time to pray for the next generation of leaders and citizens currently stu
26 Jun, 2025 10:01 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Church Mission Society launches 'Not Giving Up Day 2025' to remind people of hope in Jesus amid turbulent global events

By Chris Eyte

In response to mounting global anxiety over war, disaster, and political unrest, the Church Mission Society (CMS) has launched “Not Giving Up Day 2025” (NGUD25)—a global online initiative calling Christians to unite in “defiant hope and faithful perseverance” as they follow Jesus. According to a CMS press release, a “single glance at the headlines can feel overwhelming” with subsequent worries about the major violent conflicts, natural disasters, the climate crisis and political unrest “enough t

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