Weekend Quick Cryptic 50 - How Many? Solution

My fellow TimesforTheTimes contributors Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce Quick Cryptic crosswords to fill the gap left by the Saturday Times not having one. The plan is for us to take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's my turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below. Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on TfTT.

Before looking at the answers, if you would like some additional help, click the label below.

Hints...

Some hints and tips:

• There is a clue in the title which is reflected in some of the across answers
• The last two answers combined are a question to which I hope the answer is "Yes".
• The Cardinal at 1A is not a member of the clergy

And click on this label to get the solution.

Solution...