Elderly Brazilian nun deceased at 116 years old, setting record as the world's oldest person.
A Yarn About Sister Inah Canabarro: The World's Oldest Person, Gone at 116
Hey there! Grab a chair and let's chat about the remarkable life of Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun who held the title of the world's oldest person until her recent demise at the ripe age of 116.
Sister Inah, a cheerful soul with a spark in her eye, bid adieu on April 30, 2025, at her humble abode due to natural causes. Her Teresian Sisters of Brazil confirmed the heartbreaking news. This petite nun, who would have turned 117 on May 27, was officially recognized as the world's oldest by LongeviQuest, an organization dedicated to tracking supercentenarians around the globe.
Ethel Caterham, an 115-year-old British woman, now holds the record of the oldest person alive, according to LongeviQuest.
Born on June 8, 1908, in São Francisco de Assis, Brazil, Sister Inah was no stranger to longevity. She was the great-granddaughter of General David Canabarro, a fearless leader during the Ragamuffin War (1835–1845).
In her teenage years, Sister Inah embarked on a lifelong journey of religious work. She spent two years in Montevideo, Uruguay, before making her way to Rio de Janeiro and eventually settling in her home state of Rio Grande do Sul.
A dedicated educator, this cute, little nun with a big heart taught Portuguese, mathematics, history, and religion across Brazil, even grooming future president João Figueiredo as one of her students. Pope Francis himself sent her a congratulatory message on her 110th birthday, and she graced the world as the second-oldest nun ever documented, just after Lucile Randon (Sister André), who lived until the age of 118.
Sister Inah's vibrant spirit lived through history, having witnessed two World Wars, 10 popes, and remarkable societal changes. Her secret to a long and meaningful life was her devotion to daily prayer for global unity.
Sister Inah, known for her youthful spirit, kind heart, and infectious positivity, will be mourned at her wake on Thursday in Porto Alegre, the capital of southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. As we bid farewell to this extraordinary woman, let's remember the incredible legacy she's left behind as a devoted educator, religious sister, and supercentenarian. Rest in peace, Sister Inah. Your spirit will live on! 🌍💙✨
- The news of Sister Inah Canabarro's death was confirmed by her Teresian Sisters of Brazil, making headlines as general news around the world.
- Despite her age of 116, Sister Inah Canabarro, the world's oldest person, died due to natural causes in her humble abode.
- Now that Sister Inah Canabarro has passed away, a Frenchwoman named Ethel Caterham has taken over as the world's oldest person, according to LongeviQuest.
- Sister Inah Canabarro, the oldest person, spent her teenage years teaching various subjects before she became a well-known nun and educator in Brazil, which caused a significant impact on many lives, including future president João Figueiredo.
