Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a dedicated soccer-loving nun from Brazil, has died at 116 years old, shortly before her 117th birthday. Known for her remarkable longevity, she was officially recognized by Guinness World Records earlier this year after the passing of Japan's Tomiko Itooka. Her religious congregation, Irmãs Teresianas Brasil, shared their gratitude for her life, and family members reported that she passed away peacefully from old age. Throughout her final years, Sister Inah experienced diminished sight and hearing but only underwent surgery at 106. Born during a time when the Model T was first introduced, her life spanned across monumental historical moments.
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116
Brazil's beloved nun celebrated by Pope Francis dies days before her 117th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, renowned as the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Her congregation, the Irmãs Teresianas Brasil, confirmed her death, noting her remarkable life dedicated to service. She was blessed by Pope Francis at 110 and declared the world's oldest person in January.
