Brazilian Nun Named World’s Oldest Living Person at Nearly 117

Sister Inah Canabarro, a lifelong teacher and soccer fan, credits her Catholic faith for her longevity.

Sister Inah Canabarro, born in 1908 in southern Brazil, has been officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person by LongeviQuest.
She assumed the title following the December 2024 death of Japan’s Tomiko Itooka at age 116.
Canabarro, a Teresian nun and former teacher, is celebrated for her contributions to education and her lifelong devotion to her faith.
A dedicated fan of the local soccer club Inter, she is honored annually by the team, which decorates her room in its colors.
She is the 20th oldest documented person in history and the second oldest nun ever recorded, after Lucile Randon, who passed away in 2023 at 118.