Faithful and pilgrims walk as they arrive to gather at St Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis in the Vatican on April 21, 2025. [AFP] Even after his election, Pope Francis used a modest car in the Vatican, including on foreign visits. He declined to stay in the lavish Apostolic Palace and opted for a simple guest house. The death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, which occurred yesterday moments after he had appeared at the Easter Sunday Mass to bless pilgrims, brings to an end the 12-year reign of a man widely regarded as the “People’s Pope.” His death,…