Does it matter? If he prayed 50 times a day, with a Crucifix tattooed on his forehead, you would still bash him. "He spends all day praying. No wonder nothing gets done."
Why not send a team of journalists to follow his every step. When he prays, they can have him clasp hands, kneel, and close his eyes. The journalists can use a counting device to keep accurate records. They could have a timekeeper for duration.
I am again amazed at how deep the cesspool has gotten. Count on this; when the Conservatives are back in power, expect an absolute refusal of cooperation from the Liberal side. That is one of the reasons nothing gets done these days. There is nothing but party politics at work. And guess what? We all suffer.