When Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo resigned in 1982 from the Roman Catholic see of Lusaka, Zambia, which he had occupied since 1969, many people must have wondered what sort of man this could be, around whom such violent controversy has raged within the Church. Of very humble origins, he only began his schooling at the age of 12 but, proving himself an outstanding student, he went on to be educated for the priesthood. His appointment to the Lusaka see at the age of 39 seemed a natural development. In 1973 - responding to the desperate spiritual needs of Zambia's first century Christians, still deeply embedded in traditional spirituality - he discovered in himself special gifts for healing and driving out evil spirits. These gift, he has always maintained, were rooted only in the complete dedication of his life to Christ. His healing sessions drew vast crowds and achieved astounding results - but soon he was accused of unorthodoxy, of neglecting his archiepiscopal duties, and even of immorality and dishonesty. After being summoned to Rome and subjected to intensive investigations, he resigned his see. His loyalty to the Church has never wavered, and today he is a Special Delegate to the Pontifical Commission on Migration, Refugees and Tourism.