1.   Churches were thronged by ordinary Canadians who paused to pray for their neighbor.

2.   Over the course of the day, millions paused to pray, sing or simply stand in silence.

3.   University colleagues described him as a competent and professional doctor and a devout Muslim who paused to pray daily, as prescribed by his faith.

4.   Some paused to pray.

5.   They briefly paused to pray before the candles.