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 Jun, 2024 13:06 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Bulgarian Rule of Law Institute celebrates 30 years of advocating for Biblical justice at integrity-themed forum

By Chris Eyte

The Bulgarian Rule of Law Institute celebrated three decades of fighting for biblical justice in Bulgaria and South East Europe with a special forum focused on the importance of integrity. The ‘30 Years of Rule of Law Institute (RLI) Forum’ took place at the Sveta Sofia Hotel, in the city of Sofia from May 31 to June 1. The theme was “Integrity as a quality of character, concept, essence and practice.”
3 Jun, 2024 15:06 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Massive UK national monument to highlight answered prayers: "Millions will see and hear and listen to the deeds of the Lord"

By Chris Eyte

Does God really answer our daily prayers? Yes, and the wondrous reality of His perfect responses is being recorded for future generations in a very unusual mammoth national landmark being built next to a busy motorway network in England. Called the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, the monument will be a living testimony that Jesus is truly alive and listens to his children – helping to restore hope in the power of answered prayers.
3 Jun, 2024 14:59 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

UK math teacher banned for ‘misgendering’ begins appeal

By Chris Eyte

A Christian math teacher banned by the U.K. Education Secretary for refusing to use the preferred pronoun of a schoolgirl identifying as a boy has begun his appeal at the High Court in London.
25 May, 2024 13:05 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

“I realized I couldn’t look away,” UK pro-life campaigner talks about prayer, his arrest, hard realities and where he puts his hope

By Chris Eyte

Pro life groups protested outside the U.K. Houses of Parliament on May 15 as members of parliament debated decriminalising abortion. One of the protestors at the event was Christian Hacking, 34, the public engagement officer for the Centre for Bio Ethical Reform UK. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Hacking, who is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, shares about what motivates him to protest against abortion and talks about how he was once hauled into a police van
24 May, 2024 06:05 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Pro-life groups unite in protests at UK Parliament to denounce decriminalization of abortion up to birth

By Chris Eyte

The ongoing mass killings of thousands of unborn baby girls and boys through abortion in the U.K. galvanized determined pro-life campaigners to come together outside the Houses of Parliament and protest as lawmakers prepare to decriminalize abortion, according to several pro-life groups.
20 May, 2024 10:27 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Islamist convicted of homicide in England jailed for life

By Chris Eyte

An Islamic extremist sentenced to life in prison in England on Friday (May 17) for homicide and stabbing a Christian convert yawned as he heard the wounded convert’s statement read in court, records show.
16 May, 2024 16:59 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Christians in France see ‘worrying’ surge in hate crimes

By Chris Eyte

Bereft parishioners in a French town found a statue of Mary beheaded and church benches set ablaze on Tuesday (May 14), less than two months after a report surfaced of nearly 1,000 hate-crimes against Christians last year in France. Local firefighters put out the fire before removing the charred benches and chairs from the Roman Catholic Church of Sainte-Thérèse in Poitiers, reported La Nouvelle République. There was soot damage to the walls, floors and artifacts, all requiring specialized clean
15 May, 2024 05:28 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Urging European Christians to “see the big picture”, Jeff Fountain says time is now to pray, prepare for future after Russia-Ukraine war

By Chris Eyte

Two years later, thousands of Ukrainians and Russians have died in what has become an intractable war – so how should Christians react now, when there is still no end to the conflict in sight? Jeff Fountain, director of The Schuman Centre for European Studies, emphasizes the importance of prayer and practical help as before, but also highlights that it is critical to prepare for the future aftermath.
11 May, 2024 09:46 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

“Jesus story shaped European story”: Jeff Fountain explains ignored origins of modern Europe

By Chris Eyte

The gospel’s deep influence within the formation and politics of modern Europe needs to be better understood and reclaimed by evangelicals. That is the view of Jeff Fountain, director of the Schuman Centre for European Studies, who emphasizes that the “Jesus story has shaped the European story.”
9 May, 2024 04:05 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

‘Europe Day’ on May 9 commemorates the beginnings of the EU, but few people know its Christian roots

By Chris Eyte

The celebration of Europe Day on May 9 marks 74 years – and counting – since French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a new European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), in anticipation of the future European Union.
6 May, 2024 20:05 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches

By Chris Eyte

Hundreds of Portuguese people responded to a gospel call to true life in Jesus Christ made by evangelist Will Graham, the grandson of the late Billy Graham. The Celebration of Hope with Will Graham (Celebração da Esperança com Will Graham) ran at the Super Bock Arena, Porto, Portugal on April 26. More than 140 local churches got involved in the event.
6 May, 2024 12:23 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Islamist in UK stabs Christian convert and kills pensioner

By Chris Eyte

A hardline Muslim immigrant upset over his housemate’s conversion to Christianity was found guilty last month of stabbing him on his bed and then killing an elderly man in Hartlepool, England.

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