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

3 Oct, 2025 09:40 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Caribbean Middle East US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions

Mullally’s support for same-sex marriage blessings makes new Archbishop of Canterbury 'impossible as a focus of unity', Gafcon says

By Chris Eyte

The appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has drawn sharp criticism from Gafcon, a global Anglican movement, which accused the Church of England of abandoning biblical teaching by choosing a leader who has affirmed blessings for same-sex relationships.
3 Oct, 2025 08:20 EDT

Europe Africa Asia Caribbean Middle East Oceania US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions

Dame Sarah Mullally to lead Anglican Communion as first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

By Chris Eyte

The Bishop of London, Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the worldwide Anglican Communion of 85 million members in 165 countries.
1 Oct, 2025 14:16 EDT

Oceania Religious Freedom

Anglicans in Australia voice concern over implementation of LGBTQ+ anti-conversion law

By Chris Eyte

Anglican leaders in Australia expressed concern that the way a new law banning practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity is being implemented in New South Wales (NSW) state threatens Christians’ rights and could impose prison terms for following biblical teaching.
1 Oct, 2025 06:15 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Arts & Media

Survivalist Bear Grylls calls new book his proudest work: ‘Nothing compares to retelling the real story of Jesus’

By Chris Eyte

Bear Grylls says he wants to be remembered less for summiting Everest or surviving remote wilderness than for telling the story of Jesus Christ. The British survivalist and TV personality told ITV’s This Morning that his new book, The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account, is the hardest project he has ever undertaken—and the legacy he hopes will outlast his fame.
30 Sep, 2025 20:05 EDT

US & Canada Caribbean Society & Culture

American sprinter Noah Lyles and fiancée Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield baptized together in Orlando

By Chris Eyte

American sprint star Noah Lyles and his fiancée, Jamaican relay athlete Junelle Bromfield, publicly professed their Christian faith in a joint baptism at Alive Church in Orlando, Florida. A video of the moment was shared Sunday, Sept. 28, on Instagram. The couple, both Olympic medalists, were immersed together as Lyles posted the Bible verse Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
29 Sep, 2025 10:42 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

Thousands attend Brussels evangelism event with Franklin Graham: 'A sign that God is on the move'

By Chris Eyte

More than 14,000 people gathered in Brussels, Belgium, to hear a message about the hope of the gospel from veteran evangelist Franklin Graham, in an event supported by 620 evangelical churches. Graham — son of the late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham and president and CEO of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse — delivered the keynote message at the “Festival of Hope” evangelistic outreach at Brussels’ ING Arena on Saturday night, Sept. 27.
29 Sep, 2025 08:10 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

Canadian church council warns of ‘escalating risks’ for children, urge Prime Minister to appoint Children’s Commissioner

By Chris Eyte

The Canadian Council of Churches has called upon Prime Minister Mark Carney to appoint a Children’s Commissioner to safeguard the needs of children and youths in the country in the face of rising sexploitation and predatory behavior by paedophiles. President of the Council, Rev. Amanda Currie, sent a formal letter on Sept. 8 to Carney on behalf of the churches. Developed by the Commission on Justice and Peace, Ending Sexual Exploitation Working Group, the letter advocates the appointment of a co
29 Sep, 2025 07:54 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Arts & Media

French evangelical body condemns TV report portraying evangelicals as ultraconservative, homophobic

By Chris Eyte

The Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF), the leading evangelical alliance in France, denounced a national television program that it says portrayed evangelical Christians as ultraconservative, homophobic and manipulative.
26 Sep, 2025 06:05 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Health

Awareness events call churches to consider global impact of avoidable blindness

By Chris Eyte

A U.K.-based Christian charity is calling on churches to prayerfully consider the needs of people living with avoidable blindness. Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sunday, set for Oct. 12, follows World Sight Day on Oct. 9, an international awareness event that this year includes a global photo competition on eye health.
26 Sep, 2025 05:35 EDT

Europe

Singer Jonathan Ogden releases NIGHT, a deeply personal album of grief and hope

By Chris Eyte

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Ogden has released what he calls his most personal project yet — an album titled NIGHT, born out of grief after losing both parents and a romantic relationship. The 13-track record, released Sept. 12, explores how God’s presence sustained him through heartbreak, loss and loneliness.
24 Sep, 2025 13:05 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions Health

Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference

By Chris Eyte

Churches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin
23 Sep, 2025 13:09 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

State blocks registration of Protestant church in Azerbaijan

By Chris Eyte

Officials in Azerbaijan refuse to register a Protestant church in the city of Sumgait, according to rights group Forum 18.

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