How do we balance unity and diversity within the Catholic church? Do Catholics have to accept every single one of the official teachings of the church? Does union with the pope mean accepting and believing every single thing he says?

In this episode, we discuss unity and diversity within the Catholic church.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

John 17
Matthew 18
Matthew 16
Vatican Documents
Meditations for the Octave of Christian of Christian Unity
John Paul II, Ut Unum Sint
Catholic Answers, "Magisterium"
"What is the difference between doctrine and dogma?"
"Does doctrine change?"
"What's the Deal with Limbo?"
"Papal Infallibility"
"Can Dogma Develop?"
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Doctrinal note on some questions regarding The Participation of Catholics in Political Life
On the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian
Aleteia, "What is the Magisterium of the Catholic Church?"
Pope John XXIII, Ad Petri Cathedram, On Truth, Unity and Peace in a Spirit of Charity\
The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Unity"
"Tradition and Living Magisterium"
"Christian Doctrine"
Pints with Aquinas, "What is the difference between doctrine and dogma?"
Relevant Radio, "Freedom in Temporal Affairs"