Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Maltese

Language: Maltese - (mlt)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Libya

Also found in: Australia; Canada; Malta; Tunisia; United States

Population: 1,400

Global Population: 610,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Maltese of Libya, numbering 1,400, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Maltese people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 610,800 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Maltese. The primary religion practiced by the Maltese is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available