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World’s Oldest Living Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, Dies at 116

Her passing marks the succession of the supercentenarian title to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham of England, as confirmed by global age-validation organizations.

Inah Canabarro Lucas a été reconnue comme la doyenne de l’humanité après la mort en janvier de la Japonaise Tomiko Itooka, également âgée de 116 ans.
Lors de son dernier anniversaire en août, une fête a été organisée dans sa maison de retraite.
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Overview

  • Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun and the world’s oldest living person, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 116 years and 326 days.
  • Her death was confirmed by the Congregation of the Theresian Sisters in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where she spent her final years in religious service.
  • Lucas had been recognized as the world’s oldest living person in January 2025 following the death of Japanese supercentenarian Tomiko Itooka, also aged 116.
  • The title of the world’s oldest living person now passes to Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old Englishwoman residing in Surrey, as verified by the Gerontology Research Group and LongeviQuest.
  • Born on June 8, 1908, Lucas attributed her longevity to her faith and received significant recognition during her life, including a papal blessing from Pope Francis in 2018.