Telling the Truth About Power

Explorations on conflict and power with acclaimed Irish poet, scholar, and mediator Pádraig Ó Tuama. A free public lecture with the 2020 St John's Visiting Scholar at Victoria University of Wellington.

Drawing on his experience at the front lines of reconciliation in Ireland and beyond, on poetry, and on his theological reflection, Pádraig Ó Tuama weaves stories of power and reconciliation to inspire creative new practices for life in an unsettled world.

Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, whose work addresses issues of language, reconciliation and religion. He is the former leader of Corrymeela, Ireland's oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. The author of numerous books, including "In the Shelter", "Sorry for Your Troubles", and "Readings from the Book of Exile", he presents the #1 Apple Arts Chart podcast Poetry Unbound, from the On Being project.