The world’s oldest person, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas passed away at the age of 116 years and 326 days in Brazil.
According to Euro News, the Brazilain nun who was the second-oldest nun and 15-oldest document person in the world died on Wedesday, April 30, 202 in Porto Alegre, Brazil
The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil confirmed her death in a statemnet and praised her “dedication and devotion.”
She was born on June 8, 1908 and became the oldest person in the world earlier in 2025 after the death of 116 years old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka. She also recieved special blessing from Pope Francis on her 110th birthday.
Secret of longevity
When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to God: “He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.”
The nun was also a fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club paid tribute to her in a post on X, celebrating her “legacy of spirituality and compassion.”
It is also worth noting that Brazil is also home to the oldest man in the world.
