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Saudi Gazette
01-05-2025
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- Saudi Gazette
World's oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record
BRASILIA — Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognized as the world's oldest person, has died at the age of 116. The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of 'dedication and devotion.' Born on 8 June 1908, she became the world's oldest person earlier this year following the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also died aged 116. On her 110th birthday, Lucas received a special blessing from Pope Francis, who died last week aged 88. When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to God: "He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.' The nun was also a fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club paid tribute to her in a post on X, celebrating her "legacy of spirituality and compassion.' It is also worth noting that Brazil is also home to the oldest man in the world. João Marinho Neto from Ceara, who is 112 years old, has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man in the world. With the death of Inah Canabarro Lucas, the title of the oldest person in the world now passes to Ethel Caterham, a resident of Surrey, England, who is now 115 years and 252 days old, according to the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. Born on 21 August 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Caterham is thought to be the last surviving subject of Edward VII. Upon turning 115 last year, she became only the third British person to ever reach this age. — Euronews
Times of Oman
01-05-2025
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- Times of Oman
World's oldest person dies in Brazil at the age of 116 years
London: The world's oldest known person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 116, according to an obituary from tracking database LongeviQuest and her religious order. Various news outlets cited the Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil in Porto Alegre as having announced Canabarro's passing in a statement and honored her "for the dedication and devotion" she had shown in life. Canabarro lived 116 years and 326 days The LongeviQuest database said that Canabarro had died aged 116 years and 326 days and that with her passing, Ethel Caterham from Surrey in the United Kingdom was now the oldest living person aged 115 and 252 days old. "Although she claimed her birthdate was 27 May 1908, research determined it was likely 11 days later. As a frail child, many doubted she would survive," LongeviQuest said in an obituary. "When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to the Lord, saying that He helped her live these many years. 'He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything,' she remarked," LongeviQuest said. Canabarro received a blessing from the late Pope Francis when she celebrated her 110th birthday in 2018. He died merely days before she did, aged 88. Canabarro took her vows to become a nun in 1934 and worked as a teacher, LongeviQuest said, having visited her in February 2024 when they recognized her as Brazil's oldest living person. Before Canabarro, the title of world's oldest person belonged to Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, who died in January 2025.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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World's oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record
Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognised as the world's oldest person, has died at the age of 116. The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of 'dedication and devotion.' Born on 8 June 1908, she became the world's oldest person earlier this year following the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also died aged 116. On her 110th birthday, Lucas received a special blessing from Pope Francis, who died last week aged 88. When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to God: "He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.' The nun was also a fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club paid tribute to her in a post on X, celebrating her "legacy of spirituality and compassion.' It is also worth noting that Brazil is also home to the oldest man in the world. João Marinho Neto from Ceara, who is 112 years old, has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man in the world. With the death of Inah Canabarro Lucas, the title of the oldest person in the world now passes to Ethel Caterham, a resident of Surrey, England, who is now 115 years and 252 days old, according to the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. Born on 21 August 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Caterham is thought to be the last surviving subject of Edward VII. Upon turning 115 last year, she became only the third British person to ever reach this age.
Euronews
01-05-2025
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World's oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record
ADVERTISEMENT Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognised as the world's oldest person , has died at the age of 116. The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of 'dedication and devotion.' Born on 8 June 1908, she became the world's oldest person earlier this year following the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also died aged 116 . On her 110th birthday, Lucas received a special blessing from Pope Francis, who died last week aged 88 . When asked about the secret to her longevity, she attributed it to God: "He is the secret of life. He is the secret of everything.' The nun was also a fan of the Sport Club Internacional football club in Porto Alegre. The club paid tribute to her in a post on X, celebrating her "legacy of spirituality and compassion.' It is also worth noting that Brazil is also home to the oldest man in the world. João Marinho Neto from Ceara, who is 112 years old, has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man in the world. Ethel celebrates her 115th birthday at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Surrey Hallmark Care Homes With the death of Inah Canabarro Lucas, the title of the oldest person in the world now passes to Ethel Caterham, a resident of Surrey, England, who is now 115 years and 252 days old, according to the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. Born on 21 August 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Caterham is thought to be the last surviving subject of Edward VII. Upon turning 115 last year, she became only the third British person to ever reach this age.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
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- Express Tribune
World's oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Listen to article Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun recognised as the world's oldest person, died at the age of 116, according to her religious congregation. The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of 'dedication and devotion.' Lucas had lived in the southern city of Porto Alegre. Born on June 8, 1908, she became the world's oldest person earlier this year following the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who also died at age 116. The title now passes to Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old woman living in Surrey, England, according to the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. LongeviQuest noted that Lucas attributed her longevity to faith in God. On her 110th birthday, she received a special blessing from Pope Francis, who died last week at age 88. Although Lucas had long claimed she was born on May 27, 1908, official records confirm her date of birth as June 8, 1908, according to GRG director Robert Young.
