“In an upcoming build all Priest racials have been retired, except the following:
Desperate Prayer – This is now the 11-point talent in Holy, Holy Nova is now a base ability. Cooldown also reduced to 30 seconds.
Devouring Plague – Now a base ability. Cooldown reduced to 30 seconds, mana cost greatly reduced.
Symbol of Hope – Now a base ability. Now restores 5% base mana every 2 seconds for 8 seconds to your party. Renamed “Hymn of Hope.”
While this change does reduce the “uniqueness” of different Priests, we feel game balance as a whole will benefit.
Note: These new “racials” are not racials, they are trainable to all Priests.”
Source: Blizzard Forums Blue Post
Thanks to Ravageclaw for letting me know. Expect this news to filter out to the big sites momentarily (I’ve alerted them).
Thoughts? Initial reactions? I’m going to reserve judgement for the time being.