InahCanabarro Lucas, a Brazilian Roman Catholic nun and revered educator, passed awayof natural causes in Porto Alegre, Brazil on April 30, 2025, at the remarkable age of 116. Until her passing, she held the title of the world’s oldest verified living person, a distinction she bore with humility and grace.
Born on June 8, 1908, in São Francisco de Assis, Brazil, Lucas dedicated her life to spirituality and education. She joined the Congregation of Teresian Sisters in 1934 and spent decades shaping minds and spirits across Brazil and Uruguay.
Even into her later years, Lucas remained mentally sharp and spiritually grounded. When asked the secret to her longevity, she simply credited her deep Catholic faith and a lifetime of service. On her 110th birthday, she was personally honoured by Pope Francis — a moment she described as deeply humbling.
With her passing, 115-year-old (Ethel CaterhamBorn on August 21, 1909)of the United Kingdom now holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest living woman.,
Meanwhile, JoãoMarinhoNeto, a 112-year-old farmer from Brazil, stands as the world’s oldest verified living man.
