Brazilian Nun Inah Lucas Becomes World’s Oldest Living Person at 116

Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun and teacher from Brazil, has been officially recognized as the oldest living person following the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.

Inah Canabarro Lucas, born June 8, 1908, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has been confirmed as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records and LongeviQuest.
Lucas succeeds Japan's Tomiko Itooka, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 116 years and 220 days, from natural causes.
The Brazilian nun, who became a teacher and later took her perpetual vows in 1934, attributes her longevity to her faith, describing God as 'the secret of life.'
Lucas, who is also the second-oldest nun in documented history, celebrated her 110th birthday in 2018 with an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis.
She is the last known living person born in 1908 and a passionate supporter of Sport Club Internacional, reflecting her lifelong love of soccer.