It could be that Google News is purposely hiding the story about how the Vatican has taken a hand in providing massive aid to the victims (enter Katrina and Pope in the search field). Benny the Rat did say that he is praying for them, though.

There are, ahem, lots of Catholics in the stricken region. I'm sure the prayers make them feel better.

When I contemplate how much money was spent on World Youth Day recently here in Germany (Cologne) and contrast it with how much doesn't seem to be being spent on the Katrina victims I feel bile rising.