McCain meets Greek Orthodox head

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain had his own share of faith-based courting on Tuesday when he met with the country’s highest ranking Greek Orthodox leader.

On the same day that Democratic rival Barack Obama met with about 30 Christian leaders, McCain held a private meeting with Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Church in America at his offices in New York City.

The two talked about religious freedom, human rights, and social issues, according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOAA). the rest