The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith

The Vatican makes some major changes to music and liturgy used in Catholic worship services.  While the changes reflect a better translation of Latin than previously used in English mass, some practicing Catholics are annoyed with the new language. [NPR]

For a daily review of religion and media, check out The Revealer. [threrevealer.org]

Do we need organized religion?  In a new book, Irene Panayi explores organized religion and how it can “be a lifeboat for our troubled times.” [The Sacramento Bee]