US EditionWorld's oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, dies aged 116
- Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun and teacher, died at age 116 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Wednesday in 2025.
- Lucas became the world's oldest person in January 2025 after the death of Japanese Tomiko Itooka and was confirmed by LongeviQuest.
- Born on June 8, 1908, Lucas joined the Teresian Sisters in 1934, lived a disciplined life devoted to spirituality, and worked as a teacher.
- She lived 116 years and 326 days, credited her long life to faith in God, and received a papal blessing from Pope Francis on her 110th birthday.
- Her death was announced by her congregation, prompting condolences and plans for a wake in Porto Alegre, marking the end of her record status.
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World’s Oldest Person Dies At 116
The world’s oldest living person, a Brazilian Catholic nun who credited her longevity to faith, discipline, and a lifelong love of soccer, has passed away at the age of 116, the New York Post reported. Sister Inah Canabarro, a devoted member of her religious congregation and an iconic figure in Brazil’s southern city of Porto […]
World’s Oldest Person, Nun Inah Canabarro Lucas of Brazil, Dies at 116: ‘A Legacy That Transcends Time’
The Brazilian nun, who was born in 1908, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest person in JanuaryGetty A nun praying (stock image)Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, the world's oldest person, died on April 30 at age 116 Lucas was recognized by Guinness World Records after the death of 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka, the former title holderLucas previously attributed her longevity to God, saying, “He is the secret of life. He…
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