World’s Oldest Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, Dies at 116
Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognized as the world’s oldest person, has passed away at the remarkable age of 116.
The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil confirmed her death in a statement, honoring her life of unwavering dedication and devotion.
Born on 8 June 1908, Lucas claimed the title of the world’s oldest person earlier this year after the passing of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also reached the age of 116.
On her 110th birthday, Lucas received a special blessing from the late Pope Francis, who himself passed away last week at the age of 88.
When asked about the secret to her longevity, Lucas credited God, stating, “He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.”
Aside from her religious commitments, the nun was a devoted fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club honored her in a post on X, commemorating her “legacy of spirituality and compassion.”
Oldest Man in the World Resides in Brazil
It is noteworthy that Brazil is also home to the oldest man in the world.
João Marinho Neto from Ceara, who is 112 years old, has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man alive.
New Title Holder for Oldest Person
With the passing of Inah Canabarro Lucas, the title of the oldest person in the world now shifts to Ethel Caterham, a resident of Surrey, England, who is currently 115 years and 252 days old, as reported by the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database.
Caterham, born on 21 August 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, is believed to be the last surviving subject of Edward VII. Upon reaching 115 last year, she became only the third British person to ever reach this milestone.
Information Source: Euronews
