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'''Libya''' is a North African nation on the Mediterranean coast, spanning 1.76 million km², known for its vast deserts, ancient Roman ruins, and oil reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> With a population of approximately 7 million, its official language is [[Arabic]], and its economy, heavily reliant on oil, has a GDP per capita of about $7,700 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]], with around 2,000 Catholics (0.03% of the population) as of 2020, is a minor religion in a country where Islam dominates (97%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Introduced in the 3rd century AD during Roman times, Catholicism has a historical presence linked to [[Saint Victor the Moor]], the patron saint, and early Christian communities in cities like [[Tripoli]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/libya-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Despite severe legal restrictions and a tiny community, the Church contributes through charity, maintaining a legacy of early martyrs like [[Saint Marcellus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~250) | '''Libya''' is a North African nation on the Mediterranean coast, spanning 1.76 million km², known for its vast deserts, ancient Roman ruins, and oil reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> With a population of approximately 7 million, its official language is [[Arabic]], and its economy, heavily reliant on oil, has a GDP per capita of about $7,700 (2023 estimate).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The [[Catholic Church]], with around 2,000 Catholics (0.03% of the population) as of 2020, is a minor religion in a country where Islam dominates (97%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Introduced in the 3rd century AD during Roman times, Catholicism has a historical presence linked to [[Saint Victor the Moor]], the patron saint, and early Christian communities in cities like [[Tripoli]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/libya-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Despite severe legal restrictions and a tiny community, the Church contributes through charity, maintaining a legacy of early martyrs like [[Saint Marcellus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~250) | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=Libya}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Libya, in North Africa, covers 1.76 million km², bordered by [[Tunisia]], [[Algeria]], [[Niger]], [[Chad]], [[Sudan]], [[Egypt]], and the Mediterranean Sea, with a 1,770-km coastline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Sahara Desert dominates 90% of its territory, while coastal plains support limited agriculture, producing dates and olives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Major cities include [[Tripoli]], the capital, [[Benghazi]], and [[Misrata]], hosting small Catholic communities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The geography isolates Catholic missions in desert regions, but coastal access supports churches like St. Francis Church in Tripoli.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/libya-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Church aids migrants via [[Caritas Internationalis]], addressing desert migration challenges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~350) | Libya, in North Africa, covers 1.76 million km², bordered by [[Tunisia]], [[Algeria]], [[Niger]], [[Chad]], [[Sudan]], [[Egypt]], and the Mediterranean Sea, with a 1,770-km coastline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Sahara Desert dominates 90% of its territory, while coastal plains support limited agriculture, producing dates and olives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/libya/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> Major cities include [[Tripoli]], the capital, [[Benghazi]], and [[Misrata]], hosting small Catholic communities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The geography isolates Catholic missions in desert regions, but coastal access supports churches like St. Francis Church in Tripoli.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Libya, The Catholic Church in |url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/libya-catholic-church |publisher=Encyclopedia.com |date=2021-02-15 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> The Church aids migrants via [[Caritas Internationalis]], addressing desert migration challenges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Libya |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Libya |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-18}}</ref> (Word count: ~350) | ||