Donald Trump boasts impressive inauguration lineup with SIX big names, including Cardinal Dolan

A diverse group of faith leaders will be reading and praying at Trump's inauguration.

Donald Trump is a big name in the business and political world. Those invited to speak at his presidential inauguration next month are just as impressive.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Six well-known clergy members of different religious backgrounds will be praying and reading from the Bible during Trump's inauguration.

The news was released Wednesday by the inaugural committee, which also stated the six clergy members would include a Catholic cardinal, black and Hispanic Protestant leaders and a rabbi.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, as well as the other clergy members, were associated with Trump at different times throughout his presidential campaign.

Reverend Franklin Graham of Samaritan's Purse, Rabbi Marvin Hier, the dean and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Bishop Wayne T. Jackson of Great Faith Ministries International, Reverend Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and Pastor Paula White of New Destiny Christian Center are all expected to speak at the event.

Historically, U.S. Presidents have picked one or two people to offer prayers and readings at their inaugurations, but Trump's decision may be an indication of what's to come in his presidency - positive change, straying from the norm and making a name for himself as a moral national leader.

Following his January 20th inauguration, Trump will attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration Prayer Service at Washington's National Cathedral.

According to the Catholic Herald, officials from the cathedral stated: "The Cathedral is a sacred space for the nation to come together at moments of national importance, including the inauguration of our presidents.

"The Inaugural Prayer Service is a moment for our next president to pause and contemplate the incredible responsibility he has been entrusted with and to listen as the faith community offers prayers for the office of the president."

Hopefully, Trump will take advantage of the moment of contemplation and prayer. With all the change he wants to bring to the United States, he's going to need some divine help.

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